THE MODERN MINT BLOG
Seed Sowing Compost
We have been asked to share a recipe for seed compost but, as always happens, it turns out there …
Lawncare
We run several lawncare programmes for clients in both Essex and Hampshire. We start our programmes by asking the client the most important lawncare question… When they have answered that (many clients are incredibly adept at describing what they want from their lawn) we devise them a programme that will help them get what they want. The lawn in the picture above is one we are now in our second year of working on. The client is pleased at how well it is standing up to conditions, but we think it would look even better if the client’s garden help …
(Fifty) Shades of Green
Shades of Green is a book by Paul Waddington, giving you some common sense advice on how to live more sustainably. It is well put together and gently teaches you how broad the spectrum of green living is. From starting the book with ‘don’t fly’ (brave way to split your readers on page one!) to sharing ways on how to live without a fridge (how did people stop their food spoiling before refrigeration?) we list below some of the ideas, both dark green and lighter green, we liked the most from his book. Do check it out – Shades Of Green: …
Container Gardening
Container gardening is probably where most people who want to grow their own food start, especially if they live in the city and have no more space for soil to grow plants in than a windowbox. (Although those who are a little more creative may turn a car park into a pot garden…) Even with all the books written on container growing, it seems to be difficult to do – we often visit a client and see a random assortment of pots housing half-dead plants in desperate need of attention. What is to be done about this? Here are what we …