James is Spadeshire’s go-to on soil, compost, and sustainable gardening. A horticulturist and former head gardener, he writes clear, actionable advice so UK gardeners can build healthier soil and greener habits, whatever their experience.
James Reid
Articles by James Reid
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Stop Rose Blackspot with These Organic Tips
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Borders Full of Weeds? Effective Weed Control Tips
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Soil waterlogged after rain: what to do
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Hedge Dying at the Bottom? Here's How to Save It
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The Simple Way to Stop Ants Ruining Your Veg Patch
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Keep Your Garden Weed Free Without the Backache
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Get rid of moss in a UK lawn
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Yellow leaves on roses: how to diagnose them
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Autumn Lawn Care Get Your Grass Ready for Winter
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The Simple Way to Repair a Patchy Lawn
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Choose the Best Pruning Tools for a Healthy Garden
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Get a Lush Green Lawn Without Risking Pet Safety
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Prune Your Garden Shrubs With Confidence
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The Simple Way to Sharpen Your Garden Tools at Home
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Pruning Overgrown Plants Reclaim Your Garden
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Stop Cabbage White Caterpillars Eating Your Brassicas
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Lawn Disease SOS Identify & Treat Common UK Problems
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Fix Clay Soil Drainage Issues for Good
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Patio Weeds Keep Coming Back? Stop Them For Good
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The Simple Way to Prune Roses for Better Blooms
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Lawn Fungus Treatment Identify and Cure
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3D garden design and visualisation
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Dry stone walling for UK gardens
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Kitchen gardens and edible growing spaces
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How to Fix Shrubs That Are Not Thriving
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Everything You Need to Design a Safe Roof Garden
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Japanese Knotweed removal for UK homeowners
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Garden irrigation systems for UK plots
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Ground maintenance for homes and small sites
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Climber Control Pruning Wisteria Without Tears
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Garden renovations what UK homeowners should know before hiring
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Garden terracing for sloping UK plots
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Border maintenance for UK gardens
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Never Buy Garden Gloves Again The Best for UK Gardeners
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Groundworks for landscaping projects in the UK
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Patchy Lawn? The Quick Fixes That Actually Work
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Garden lighting outdoor electrics and design basics
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Grass not growing in shade: realistic fixes
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Garden pond design and water features
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Choose the Right Secateurs for a Healthier Garden
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Garden structures for UK plots
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Retaining walls and garden walls structure and stability
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Garden drainage soggy lawns, patios, and solutions
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Weeding and weed control in UK gardens
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Pruning shrubs and plants timing and basics
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Get a Greener Lawn with the Right Spring Feed
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Everything you need for professional garden planting design
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Stop Aphids Destroying Your Plants Without Chemicals
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Garden clearance, green waste, and site tidy ups
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Fruit Tree Pruning More Fruit, Less Effort this Year
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Pressure washing patios, driveways, and paths safely
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Stump grinding and removal after tree work
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Tree surgery, pruning, and removal
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The Simple Way to Stripe Your Lawn Like a Pro
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Laying turf and new lawns in the UK
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Artificial grass installation and care in the UK
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Driveway options for UK homes
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Stop Tree Dieback and Save Your Garden Trees
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Patios and paving materials, drainage, and hiring a pro
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Garden decking in timber and composite
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Never See Another Weed in Your Lawn Again
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Garden fencing, repairs, and gates
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Hedge Turning Brown Inside? What To Do
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Hedge trimming hire in the UK
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Get Perfect Hydrangea Blooms Every Summer
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Professional lawn care hire in the UK
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Stop Powdery Mildew Spreading in Your Garden
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Garden design vs landscape design what you are hiring for
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Landscaping explained hard vs soft landscaping in the UK
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Why Are My Roses Not Flowering
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What garden maintenance includes for UK homeowners
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Everything You Need to Store Your Garden Tools Properly
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Early Spring Pest Patrol Prepare Your Garden Now
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Choose the Best Garden Spade for Your Soil
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Patio Mould Removal Easy Cleaning Guide
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Bumper Roses Pruning Secrets UK Gardeners Swear By
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Save Your Back! Ergonomic Gardening Tools for UK Gardeners
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Garden Pests Eating Plants? Identify & Control
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Lawn Aeration: Everything You Need to Know
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Box Blight SOS: How to Save Your Box Hedging
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Stop Leggy Lavender: Pruning for Bushy Blooms
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Lawn Mowing Mistakes: Are YOU Making These?
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Overgrown Vegetable Patch? Reclaim It Now!
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Vine Weevil Nightmare? Natural Solutions for UK Gardeners
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Get a Lush Lawn Without the Backache
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Save Your Spuds: Beat Potato Blight This Year
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Trowel Troubles Solved: Choosing the Right Trowel for You
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Grow More, Work Less: Best Garden Forks for UK Soil
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Pruning in Autumn: Get Your Garden Ready for Winter