8 easy-care – but forgotten – shrubs for beautiful blossom
8 forgotten shrubs for beautiful blossom. They’re so easy to care for. Most are wildlife-friendly so take a new look at old favourites.
8 forgotten shrubs for beautiful blossom. They’re so easy to care for. Most are wildlife-friendly so take a new look at old favourites.
Greenhouse gardening can stretch the flowering season, giving you blooms up to six weeks earlier than usual. And although a full size greenhouse can also be a living space –…
The best plants for winter colour at Kew Gardens’ new Winter Garden. Fragrant winter flowers and how to add colour to a winter garden.
Snowdrops (Galanthus) are the flowers that say ‘winter is ending’. They symbolise a garden about to spring into life again. And these tiny, pretty white flowers are almost completely maintenance-free….
How to find beautiful recycled garden furniture, landscaping materials and planters with ideas and tips on how to re-purpose them.
Turn a neglected outdoor space into a welcoming haven – 12 effective ideas to change your garden. What works & what doesn’t!
The best new gardening books for beginners, advanced gardeners, veggie growers, wildlife-friendly gardeners, container gardeners & more
Discover 25 stunning cottage garden plants to add charm and beauty to your outdoor space. From classic roses to annuals, perennials and more.
Update your borders with 5 lessons from the re-vamped Piet Oudolf borders at RHS Wisley – pack your garden with colour and texture.
Seven beautiful ornamental grasses for your garden from Paul Seaborne of Pelham Plants – they’re super-easy to care for and will add light and movement to your border.
Ideas to enhance your garden, create a focal point or showcase your personal style with beautiful garden art and sculpture from The Savill Garden.
18 long flowering plants to turn your garden into a ‘bowl of colour’ from mid-summer to the first frosts. See them in Hole Park Gardens.
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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.
