Controlling slugs and snails – start NOW for summer success
How do you stop your plants from being eaten by slugs and snails? Here on the Middlesized Garden, I often interview top professional gardeners to find out what really works…
How do you stop your plants from being eaten by slugs and snails? Here on the Middlesized Garden, I often interview top professional gardeners to find out what really works…
Save time and effort in the garden! What to do in the garden as winter comes to an end – plus the ‘gardening jobs’ that you may not have to do after all!
The way you plant a tree makes a huge difference to whether it will survive. A badly planted tree won’t necessarily fail in the first year, according to award winning…
Here are the key gardening jobs for the gardening year, with up to date expert advice on the best way to do them. On the Middlesized Garden I often interview…
I started thinking about garden soil recently when a friend complained to me about her gardener. She’d just had a large bundle of bare root roses delivered. So she asked her…
When you’re choosing trees for small gardens, always try to find out what they will look like in 5-10 years time. That’s advice from Jamie Butterworth, award-winning garden designer, RHS…
How to make the most of autumn colours in your garden by choosing the right plants and planting them in the right place.
Sowing seeds in autumn can give you stronger, healthier plants and earlier flowers. But it’s not right for all seeds. Or, indeed, for all gardeners! Some people prefer to take…
How to prevent slugs, snails and earwigs from destroying your dahlias without using chemicals. These ways are easier too.
It can be difficult to choose plants for dry shade. I have a small triangular area between two paths, where I had hoped to grow rhubarb. It took me years…
Resilient flowers are an essential part of a successful garden. However carefully you choose the right plants for your weather, soil or zone, there’ll always be the unexpected weather event….
If you can plant perennial flowers that bloom all summer, you’ll always have a beautiful border. Of course, we all want what Tom Brown of West Dean Gardens calls ‘the…
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Transform your garden – easy garden design tips and budget ideas
Transform your garden with these easy DIY tips and creative ideas. From a bare yard to a flower-filled space – all on a budget!
The no-nonsense guide to weeding your garden easily
The real truth about weeding your garden – which methods work best, how to weed without chemicals and which weeding tools to choose.
10 easy care evergreen pots for year round impact
Easy-care evergreen pots to add interest and structure to your garden all year round. 10+ plant choices for evergreen trees, shrubs and grasses for pots.
Don’t dig up dahlias for winter! What to do instead….
I don’t dig up dahlias to store them at the end of the summer. And before you dig your dahlias up, it’s important to know the pros and cons. You…
The absolutely best way to prune English lavender beautifully
Find out how to prune English lavender to make it look better and last longer. Photos of my lavender from 2013-2023 are proof that it works!
How to plant a border like a pro
How to plant a border brilliantly – design tips and practical advice. How to position shrubs and flowers in the best places, plus other tips.
