This archive brings together practical, experience-led articles from The Backyard Farmer, covering gardening, DIY, indoor growing, foraging, reviews, and sustainable living. Each post is written with real-world use in mind — focusing on working with nature, building practical skills, and making sustainable choices more accessible.
Introduction Storing vegetables after harvesting can be tricky, especially when space and resources are limited. Whether you’re looking for eco-friendly storage options, small-space solutions, or DIY methods, this guide will show you how to keep your indoor-grown vegetables fresh for longer. From optimising temperature and
Are cordless lawnmowers any good? In short, cordless lawnmowers can be as good as, if not better than, petrol or electric models. As a Gardener in my day-to-day life, I need a lawn mower that is reliable, light, and cheap to run, and my Worx
Why Use a Garden Incinerator? Managing garden waste can be challenging, especially with materials that don’t belong in a compost bin. A garden incinerator offers: If you’re looking for a Garden incinerator with a little extra room, check out my review of the Simpa 180L
Introduction: Discover the Power of Garden Obelisks As a professional gardener, I’ve learned how to use garden obelisks to transform countless gardens into beautiful spaces. My journey with garden obelisks began in a sprawling English garden. I was tasked with rejuvenating a neglected flower bed.
Most low-cost garden incinerators share the same lightweight galvanised-bin design, while larger drums and heavier steel models offer clearer differences in capacity, portability and durability. They are only suitable for limited amounts of dry, untreated material, so read our guide to dealing with difficult garden
Timing is everything when deciding the best time to rotavate your garden.. If you start too early, you risk disrupting the soil structure. But if you wait too long, your plants may struggle to establish. So, how do you strike the perfect balance? The ideal
Introduction Why Grow Peas? Growing peas is one of the most rewarding experiences for gardeners, whether you’re a beginner or have a few seasons under your belt. Not only are peas easy to cultivate, but they also offer a fresh, homegrown taste that store-bought varieties
Ground elder (Aegopodium podagraria) is a fast-spreading perennial weed that can quickly move through borders, beds and neglected areas. Its main strength is an extensive network of underground rhizomes, which can regrow from small fragments left in the soil. Getting rid of ground elder usually
In this article, we will look into hydrangea plant care and pruning. You can find Hydrangeas in the UK in many gardens, and it is easy to see why. The hydrangea plant produces huge and beautiful flowers throughout most of the year. British gardens will
Introduction: When to Prune Roses in the UK Want your rose bushes to bloom big and healthy each summer? It all starts with good timing. In the UK, the best time to prune most roses is late winter, from January to early March, just before
There is lots of talk around whether you cut wet grass and the simple answer is yes – However, there are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to cutting grass when wet. We will go through them in this article, by the end you
Bug hotels provide nesting and sheltering spaces for solitary bees, beetles, ladybirds and other beneficial garden insects. They can be built from simple materials such as untreated wood, hollow stems, bark, dry leaves and old bricks, many of which you may already have in the