Dave AplinMar 242 minThe third way, establishing lawns in the UAESpeak to almost any gardener, professional or otherwise in the UK and they will tell you there are two methods to establish a lawn,...
Dave AplinSep 27, 20213 minIncreasing tomato yields with less plants Tomatoes are the most cultivated greenhouse vegetable (fruit) in Britain, and rightly so because nothing beats the flavour of home grown...
Dave AplinMay 24, 20213 minOf aphids and Russian dollsI purchased a pepper plant the other day. On getting it home I inspected it closely and noticed greenfly on its growing tip. Also known...
Dave AplinMay 2, 20212 minFor peat's sake!Composts may 'nurture & sustain plants' but also contributes to loss in biodiversity and climate change.
Dave AplinFeb 8, 20212 minSweet [pea] memoriesWhenever I grow sweet peas I am transported to one of my earliest gardening memories, at the age of ten, helping dad tie up his sweet...
Dave AplinJan 27, 20213 minEstablishing a wildflower meadowA few decades ago, pristine lawns devoid of weeds was the fashionable garden baize to show off manicured beds and borders. Nowadays,...
Dave AplinDec 20, 20204 minBotany, bribes & benefitsThis article describes an expedition I undertook to help establish a cacti and succulent garden at the Jardin Botanique de Kisantu...
Dave AplinDec 10, 20203 minBotanising in the UAEAl Hajar Mountain range in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) makes up part of the eastern border of the country, shared with Oman. The range...
Dave AplinNov 28, 20202 minAutumn's perfect for plantingShortening days, cooler weather and the prospect of the first frosts of the season on the horizon: one might be forgiven for thinking the...
Dave AplinNov 27, 20202 minThe efficient compost heapOne of the best soil conditioners is garden compost, and it's free. Added to your plot it makes clay soils more workable and in sandy...