WM James Gardening Blog

  1. The Ultimate Guide to Growing Root Vegetables: Tips & Tricks for a Successful Harvest

    The Ultimate Guide to Growing Root Vegetables: Tips & Tricks for a Successful Harvest If you're new to gardening or haven't yet dipped your toes into the world of root veggie growing, stop here. Let us convince you that growing root vegetables is a great way to improve your gardening skills and get familiar with the processes. WM James will give you information, advice, and tips on growing root veggies in your garden, allotment, or Read more...
  2. How to Get Rid of Blackfly: Tips on Protecting Your Plants From Aphids

    How to Get Rid of Blackfly: Tips on Protecting Your Plants From Aphids Have you noticed any deformities in your plants recently? Are they not growing as well as usual? Or, have you been seeing ants climbing up and down your crops? That sounds like it could be blackfly. If you want to learn how to get rid of blackfly, WM James has some tips to help you. Rest assured, your plants are in safe hands. So, if you're not Read more...
  3. How to Grow Blueberries from Seed in 8 Simple Steps

    How to Grow Blueberries from Seed in 8 Simple Steps Thinking about dabbling in home-grown fruit? Blueberries are a great choice for UK gardeners! If you want to know how to grow blueberries so they’re plump and delicious, our guide has everything you need. Not only do blueberries add some diversity to our diets, but the shrub itself is actually a lovely addition to your garden. From the foliage Read more...
  4. How to Prune Buddleia: A Step-By-Step Guide

    How to Prune Buddleia: A Step-By-Step Guide Have you been neglecting your buddleia? Or perhaps it’s your first time growing this beautiful plant? Our easy step-by-step guide on how to prune buddleia will show you just how simple it is to keep your buddleia looking its best. If you’ve let your butterfly bush run a little riot, you’ll notice it doesn’t look as neat as those nicely Read more...
  5. How to Grow Beetroot At Home: From Seed to Harvest

    How to Grow Beetroot At Home: From Seed to Harvest Beetroots are among the easiest vegetables to grow in your garden, and the rewards are unmatched. If you, too, want to join in on the fun and grow your own delicious beets, here's a step-by-step guide on how to grow beetroot from seed to harvest. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, beets are deliciously sweet in flavour and are great in a Read more...
  6. How to Grow & Prune Rambling Roses: A Complete Guide

    How to Grow & Prune Rambling Roses: A Complete Guide While only blooming once a year, rambling roses can be a pretty impressive addition to a garden, giving it a cottage-country look. We’ve got a quick and easy guide on how to grow and prune rambling roses to help you maintain a flourishing and beautiful display of these climbing plants. Whether you’re looking to add some character to your front Read more...
  7. How & When to Plant Spring Bulbs in the UK

    How & When to Plant Spring Bulbs in the UK If you're looking ahead to spring and want a garden full of daffodils and hyacinths galore, read through our helpful guide on when to plant spring bulbs in the UK. Spring is a wonderful time for colourful plants to thrive, especially if you begin planting your bulbs between September and November when the soil is still warm. Spring-flowering Read more...
  8. What are Plug Plants: A Guide for Beginner Gardeners

    What are Plug Plants: A Guide for Beginner Gardeners Having trouble sowing? Or maybe you simply haven't got the time to focus on sowing seeds from scratch. Don't worry; we have the perfect alternative that could have you raising a full garden with little stress and effort – plug plants! But, what are plug plants? To put it plainly, a plug pant is a young plant. Rather than starting from a seed, Read more...
  9. What Size Pot You Need to Grow Tomatoes Healthily

    What Size Pot You Need to Grow Tomatoes Healthily Growing tomatoes at home is one of the easiest and most rewarding veggies you can go for. Knowing what size pots for tomatoes is key to ensuring your crops have enough space to grow happily and healthily – and we’ve got all the answers you need. Not only do pots and containers save space, but they also make it possible to grow delicious crops Read more...
  10. How to Deadhead Geraniums & Why You Need To

    How to Deadhead Geraniums & Why You Need To The easiest way to keep your garden looking vibrant and lively is to get your border flowers to bloom multiple times throughout the spring and summer. The easiest way to generate repeat blooms is to learn how to deadhead geraniums. While these lovely flowers are some of the easiest to plan, they still require some TLC, which includes deadheading Read more...

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