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Martin

I’m Martin Cole and I’m an avid gardener who loves to talk and write about gardening. I’m an Englishman and former BBC Gardener of the Year finalist. I’m now based in beautiful East Lothian in Scotland, having previously lived in London and Sydney, Australia. But gardening principles are the same everywhere and I want to share my gardening enthusiasm and know-how with everybody who has been bitten by the gardening bug and wants to know more.

Weeding answers: 17 key garden weeding queries solved

by Martin
Weeding - white dandelion

Weeding is a job that is traditionally considered to be one of those that gardeners like least. And, the truth is, if weeds have really taken over your garden, then getting rid of them will be a tough job. However, weeding your garden beds is also one of the most satisfying jobs you can do …

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Categories Weeds 2 Comments

How to buy the best cordless leaf blower

by Martin

Cordless electric leaf blowers offer users a number of advantages over other types of leaf blowing machines. If you are in the market for a leaf blower, a cordless electric model might be the best choice for you – especially if you have a fairly small area to clear and you want a lightweight, hassle …

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Categories Powered Tools Tags cordless, Featured Post 1 Comment

Temperature and plants: what I have learned this year

by Martin
temperature and plants - Cosmos not flowering

In this short podcast I focus on growing conditions and in particular what I have learned about the relationship between temperature and plants in my garden in the two years I have been gardening here. The transcript below is an edited version of the podcast. Transcript I’ve been musing about the way the garden has …

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Categories Gardening know how Tags Podcast 9 Comments

Lawn care tips: how to take care of your lawn

by Martin
lawn care tips - grass

Lawn care is one of those gardening tasks that can take you as much or as little time as you are willing to give it. Once you know how to take care of your lawn – which this article will show you – you can take these lawn care tips and tailor them to the …

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Categories Lawns Tags garden maintenance, Two step gardening tips 6 Comments

How to buy the best electric lawn mower

by Martin
best electric lawn mower

How do you choose an electric mower? Are you looking for a new electric lawn mower – may be as an upgrade from an older model or because you’ve got your own lawn to mow for the first time. Either way, an electric lawn mower will suit you if you have a relatively small lawn, …

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Categories Lawn Mowers Tags Featured Post, lawn 2 Comments
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