Hormone gel or hormone powder is also called rooting hormone gel because it’s main job is to encourage roots to grow when taking cuttings. When taking cuttings, the stem is […]
What is hormone gel or powder?
What is a coco peat brick?
A coco peat brick is also called a coir brick. It is made from coconut husks leftover from the coconut industry so is 100% organic and a very good use […]
What is a node?
All plant have nodes on them which are the little bulges that you can see and feel along the stem. On some plants they are quite larger but on others […]
Cultivating & Hand Tools
Cultivating tools are used to turn over the top soil or weed in amongst the plants in the garden. There are lots of different versions including some with claws, hooks […]
What is a cloche?
A cloche is a cover that is used to protect young plants. Usually they are transparent but sometimes they are made out of terracotta clay. It’s a French word which […]
Protect Seedlings with a Cloche
A cloche is a cover that protects your seedlings from very cold weather in in winter or early spring. Find out more in our Garden Glossary. There are lots of […]
Feeding Potted Plants
Potted plants look wonderful around the house or indoors but they have a problem. They live in pots! Potted plants can only get the nutrients that are in their pot. […]