Leave the leaves – the new, easy way to deal with autumn gardens
Leave the leaves is the new gardening mantra. It immediately appeals to me more than getting out a leaf blower or rake, bagging up leaves and finding somewhere to store…
You may not intend to prune your trees yourself. But even if you employ a tree surgeon, there are key facts you need to know about tree maintenance. This will…
Leave the leaves is the new gardening mantra. It immediately appeals to me more than getting out a leaf blower or rake, bagging up leaves and finding somewhere to store…
Do you want to support wildlife in your garden – but you don’t want a ‘wild’ looking garden? You’d like beautiful borders and gorgeous pots? Even, perhaps, a short neat…
Garden border maintenance in both autumn and spring is mainly about the plants. Summer and early autumn is for dead-heading. Weeding goes on all year round if you have a…
Six leading plant growers share their top autumn garden tips and recommend the best plants for flowering now
Garden ruins and follies are ornamental – but they can also be focal points, divide up space, create a micro-climate for plants and more
How to create a rustic cottage garden haven in an empty strip of lawn or field, with budget tips and recycling cottagecore inspiration
Are you looking at plants in your garden and wondering why they aren’t flowering? I am. And I’ve discovered a surprising reason why my cosmos plants don’t even have any…
I’m always being asked for ideas for breaking up the space in a shallow wide garden, and also how to make it look longer. Many houses today are being built…
RHS Hampton Court 2023 is short for The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. But that sounds far too grand. ‘Hampton Court’ is the Chelsea Flower Show’s much loved younger…
If you’re going to puppy-proof your garden, there’s lots of advice out there. Not all of it works. As a journalist, I start every project with the assumption that I…
Here’s the pick of the best ideas for your garden from BBC Gardeners World Live 2023. Of course, we can never reproduce show garden perfection in our own gardens, but…
You can make a container pond out of anything that will hold water. But some materials are better than others. That includes stone, metal, some ceramics and fibreglass. Many people…
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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!
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.
The 8 best perfect-for-privacy garden trees
The best tips when choosing perfect-for-privacy garden trees. Which trees to choose, where to plant them and how to make your garden private.
