Eco-friendly garden design – what you need to know before you spend money
Eco-friendly garden design saves you money, makes your garden special and helps wildlife. But ignore the hype – here are real expert tips.
Eco-friendly garden design saves you money, makes your garden special and helps wildlife. But ignore the hype – here are real expert tips.
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!
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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.
