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.
Tips and techniques from experts. No-fuss and easy but effective.
Discover the best garden thugs and good doers: vigorous plants that spread, suppress weeds and thrive — plus expert advice on controlling them.
Daffodil growing myths busted by expert growers. Discover what really works, avoid common mistakes and enjoy better daffodils every spring.
New trends in soil improvement – mulches and composts to replace fertilizers and what the new terms mean for your garden.
Some commonly recommended gardening jobs aren’t actually necessary! Practical ways to make your garden easier to manage and more beautiful
RHS garden water expert Janet Manning shares scientifically proven strategies for garden watering to save you time, effort & money
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….
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…
7 brilliant border plants, chosen by plant growing experts of the Plant Fairs Roadshow. Plus spring planting tips and what NOT to plant!
You don’t have to buy special plants if you have a sloping garden. With these tips, you can create beautiful borders on any kind of slope.
Discover the six types of shade you may find in your shady garden, so you can choose the right plants for a thriving and beautiful backyard.
When you prune your trees, it’s important to know which ones can be reduced in height and how – or you could end up with even bigger trees!
Garden border maintenance in both autumn and spring is mainly about the plants. Summer and early autumn is for dead-heading. Weeding goes on all year round if you have a…
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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.
