What you really need to know about creating a roof garden…
This week I visited the roof garden at John Lewis in Oxford Street, designed by Tony Woods. Tony is a former RHS Young Designer of the Year. He and his…
Tips and ideas for pots, planters, window boxes and troughs. Make a mini wildlife pond in a pot, use planters around the garden or create a whole border from pots.
This week I visited the roof garden at John Lewis in Oxford Street, designed by Tony Woods. Tony is a former RHS Young Designer of the Year. He and his…
What are ‘low maintenance garden pots‘? The key is to plant easy care plants in your pots. And – most important – to choose the right size pot. But the…
Do you feel guilty about orchid care? Have you been given a potted orchid which did look beautiful for weeks? And do you now have a sad little transparent pot…
What’s the secret of stunning garden pots? Expensive containers? Choosing the right plants? Having an artistic eye for arrangement? Maybe. But we’ve all seen wonderful displays of common plants in…
Container gardens and pots create instant impact in your garden. You can grow any plant in a pot. You can use a pot as a focal point, to add instant colour…
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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.
