Ruth Hayes
Ruth is the gardening editor of Amateur Gardening magazine and spends her working days carrying out, writing about and photographing the tasks the readers should be carrying out each week, as well as testing many of the new products that arrive on the gardening market.
She is horticulturally trained, with a qualification from the Royal Horticultural Society, and her work varies with the seasons and includes everything from sowing and planting, to pruning, taking cuttings, dealing with pests and diseases and keeping houseplants healthy. She covers ornamental plants and edible crops and everything she writes about and photographs is in her own garden, a mature plot that has been a work in progress since her family moved to their current house in 2012.
Her main interests are gardening for wildlife and organic gardening, as she firmly believes you don’t need to ‘nuke’ pests and problems with toxic chemicals, nor use peat composts to produce the garden of your dreams.
Latest articles by Ruth Hayes
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Tick off these December gardening jobs for a picture perfect plot this winter
Gardens Our list of important December gardening jobs will keep your garden looking its best through winter
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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What is a pruning saw and how do you use it? Our gardening expert advises
Garden Tools Get the lowdown on the top pruning saw uses and learn how to use this valuable gardening tool safely for a range of pruning tasks
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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What to plant in December: our top 12 plants to sow and grow
Plants Our tips on what to plant in December will help you brighten up your plot this month as well as prepare for the seasons ahead
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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Winterizing hydrangeas: keep them protected from inclement weather
How To Winterizing hydrangeas correctly will keep them happy and healthy throughout the coldest season
By Ruth Hayes • Last updated
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This is how I overwinter geraniums to keep my plants safe in cold weather
How To Learn how to overwinter geraniums in just a few simple steps and you can protect your pelargoniums from the winter weather
By Ruth Hayes • Last updated
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November gardening jobs: 13 essential tasks to maintain your plot
Gardens Update your to-do list with our important November gardening jobs and keep your plot in great shape over winter
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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What to plant in November: 14 plants to sow and grow this month
Plants Discover what to plant in November to bring lots of color and interest to your plot during the coming months
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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My tried and tested methods for pruning grape vines get great results every time
Grow Your Own Follow these easy methods for pruning grape vines to guarantee neat growth and generous cropping every year
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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October gardening jobs: 15 tasks to keep your plot in shape this month
Gardens These are the most important October gardening jobs to add to your to-do list for the month ahead
By Ruth Hayes • Published