Skip to content

Gardening with Ben

Grow Something Brilliant

  • Home
  • Vegetables
    • Potatoes
    • Tomatoes
    • Onions & Garlic
    • Carrots
    • Brassicas
    • Vegetable Growing Guides
  • Fruit
    • Fruit Trees
    • Strawberries
    • Raspberries
    • Blackberries
    • Fruit Growing Guides
  • Flowers
    • Annual Flowers
    • Perennials
    • Spring Bulbs
    • Flower Growing Guides
  • Monthly Guides
    • January
    • February
    • March
    • April
    • May
    • June
    • July
    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November
    • December
  • Allotment Tips
    • Getting Started
    • Polytunnels
    • Composting
    • Pests and Diseases
    • Companion Planting
  • About Ben
  • Shop
BY Gardening With Ben December 31, 2025

βœ‚οΈπŸŒ± How to Prune Without Weakening Plants

βœ‚οΈπŸŒ± How to Prune Without Weakening Plants Pruning should make plants stronger, not weaker. When plants struggle after pruning, it’s usually because too much was removed, timing was wrong, or…[...]

Read More
BY Gardening With Ben December 31, 2025

βœ‚οΈπŸŒ± How to Prune Without Reducing Yields

βœ‚οΈπŸŒ± How to Prune Without Reducing Yields Pruning should increase productivity, not reduce it β€” yet many gardeners lose crops each year through over-pruning, poor timing, or removing productive growth.…[...]

Read More
BY Gardening With Ben December 31, 2025

βœ‚οΈπŸŒΈ How to Prune Without Reducing Flowering

βœ‚οΈπŸŒΈ How to Prune Without Reducing Flowering One of the biggest pruning fears is cutting off next year’s flowers β€” and for good reason. Many plants set their flower buds…[...]

Read More
BY Gardening With Ben December 31, 2025

βœ‚οΈπŸ“… How to Plan a Year-Round Pruning Schedule

βœ‚οΈπŸ“… How to Plan a Year-Round Pruning Schedule A year-round pruning schedule removes the guesswork from gardening. Instead of reacting to overgrowth or missed flowering, you prune at the right…[...]

Read More
BY Gardening With Ben December 31, 2025

βœ‚οΈπŸŒ± Why Plants Respond Better to Proper Pruning

βœ‚οΈπŸŒ± Why Plants Respond Better to Proper Pruning Plants don’t just tolerate pruning β€” they respond to it. When pruning is done properly, plants grow stronger, healthier, and more productive.…[...]

Read More
BY Gardening With Ben December 31, 2025

βœ‚οΈπŸŒ± How to Prune Plants for Maximum Growth

βœ‚οΈπŸŒ± How to Prune Plants for Maximum Growth Pruning isn’t just about control β€” when done correctly, it can dramatically increase plant growth. The secret is knowing what to remove,…[...]

Read More
BY Gardening With Ben December 31, 2025

βœ‚οΈπŸŒ± How to Prune Plants for Long-Term Health

βœ‚οΈπŸŒ± How to Prune Plants for Long-Term Health Pruning for long-term health is not about quick results or perfect shapes β€” it’s about supporting strong structure, steady growth, and disease…[...]

Read More
BY Gardening With Ben December 31, 2025

βœ‚οΈπŸŒΏ How to Prune Safely Without Power Tools

βœ‚οΈπŸŒΏ How to Prune Safely Without Power Tools You don’t need chainsaws or hedge trimmers to prune effectively. In fact, hand tools are often safer, cleaner, and better for plant…[...]

Read More
BY Gardening With Ben December 31, 2025

βœ‚οΈπŸŒΏ How to Prune Neglected Gardens Step by Step

βœ‚οΈπŸŒΏ How to Prune Neglected Gardens Step by Step A neglected garden can feel overwhelming β€” overgrown shrubs, tangled climbers, crowded beds, and plants competing for light. The key is…[...]

Read More
BY Gardening With Ben December 31, 2025

βœ‚οΈπŸŒ± How to Correct Bad Pruning from Previous Years

βœ‚οΈπŸŒ± How to Correct Bad Pruning from Previous Years Bad pruning doesn’t always show immediate damage β€” its effects often appear years later as weak growth, poor flowering or fruiting,…[...]

Read More

Posts pagination

Previous 1 2 3 … 12 Next
About Gardening with Ben

Gardening with Ben

Grow Something Brilliant

Friendly UK gardening and allotment advice from Sheffield, sharing practical tips, growing guides and inspiration throughout the seasons.

Explore
  • Home
  • Vegetables
  • Fruit
  • Flowers
  • Monthly Guides
Useful Links
  • My Allotment
  • Companion Planting
  • Podcast
  • Shop
  • Privacy Policy
Join the Community

Join the Gardening with Ben community for seasonal growing tips, allotment updates and new videos.

Find Gardening with Ben on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

Explore the website β†’

Proudly powered by WordPress | Gardener WordPress Theme by TheMagnifico.
TOP