How to grow wildflowers – add colour to your garden all summer long!
You can grow wildflowers in a border, a pot and a window box as well as in a meadow. A good wildflower seed mix can keep colour going with changing…
Have you thought about how your garden micro-climate affects how well your plants grow? For example, you might wonder why some plants aren’t flowering. Or perhaps others are getting scorched…
You can grow wildflowers in a border, a pot and a window box as well as in a meadow. A good wildflower seed mix can keep colour going with changing…
I’m often asked for advice on visiting gardens in the UK. And the first thing I say is ‘look up the National Garden Scheme.‘ The National Garden Scheme opens gardens…
A rewilded garden is good for nature and can be the answer to gardens in difficult soil, climate or terrain. Find out if it’s for you.
10 top trends from RHS Hampton Court 2024 that will look good in real gardens. Upcycling, raised beds, adding colour and more.
How to forage in your own garden – grow edimentals, which are ornamental plants you can eat, such as dahlias, beans, hostas and more.
Create a dreamy rose garden or add rose beauty to your garden or backyard by choosing the right roses for obelisks, arches, arbors and more
Top garden ideas, trends and inspiration from BBC Gardeners World Live 2024…logs, corten steel, edimentals, coloured furniture and ponds!
The best recycled garden ideas from the show gardens at RHS Chelsea plus how to achieve a sustainable, vintage effect in your own garden.
Inspiring ideas for your garden from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. New trends, upcycling, seating, paths and more…
7 brilliant border plants, chosen by plant growing experts of the Plant Fairs Roadshow. Plus spring planting tips and what NOT to plant!
How to turn difficult areas of bare earth into a tapestry of colour and texture with easy-grow ground cover plants. Expert Tim Ingram’s tips.
The basic idea of No Mow May is simple. Just don’t mow your lawn in May, which allows some wildflowers and weeds to bloom. This – along with longer grasses…
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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.
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.
