Garden thugs – the best, the worst and one to avoid!
Discover the best garden thugs and good doers: vigorous plants that spread, suppress weeds and thrive — plus expert advice on controlling them.
Discover the secret of how to achieve a magical cottage garden with tips from a new book about the best British cottage gardens
Discover the best garden thugs and good doers: vigorous plants that spread, suppress weeds and thrive — plus expert advice on controlling them.
Ideas for your garden from a top British garden – RHS Wisley. Wildlife-friendly ideas, structural shrubs and stunning colour combinations.
10 garden obelisk ideas to add instant structure and style, with simple tips on placement, planting and creating a strong focal point.
Daffodil growing myths busted by expert growers. Discover what really works, avoid common mistakes and enjoy better daffodils every spring.
Steal these ideas for a classic English garden – discover the key elements that go beyond herbaceous borders, topiary and rose arches.
New trends in soil improvement – mulches and composts to replace fertilizers and what the new terms mean for your garden.
A raised pond adds style and is one of the easiest ways to help wildlife. Oliver Fry of The Wildlife Trusts explains why ponds are much easier than you think.
Some commonly recommended gardening jobs aren’t actually necessary! Practical ways to make your garden easier to manage and more beautiful
Your garden ideas for next year – the trends that have changed the way we garden in the future. Less work, more wildlife-friendly!
If you’re pulling together your 2025 Christmas gardening present list, there’s a difference between a book that delights an experienced gardener and one that engages or informs a gardening newbie….
Top garden designers James Alexander Sinclair & Joe Swift reveal the garden design mistake that we’re most likely to make!
The best plants for seedheads: find out how to create winter beauty while helping wildlife and minimising your work in the garden!
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Contemporary cottage garden style – the power of the 70/30 rule
How to achieve the prettiest contemporary cottage garden style – and why the 70/30 rule will make your planting so much more successful.
How to turn a wide shallow backyard into the perfect garden
How to divide up a wide shallow backyard or garden – turn it into a beautiful outdoor space with just a few clever tips.
The really easy guide to pruning hydrangeas
Confused by contradictory advice on how and when to prune hydrangeas? This post makes it easy to achieve beautiful blooms year after year.
Don’t dig up dahlias for winter! What to do instead….
I don’t dig up dahlias to store them over winter. And before you dig your dahlias up, it’s important to know the pros and cons. Do I have to dig…
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.
