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Self-seeding plants are the key to gardening on automatic. The less you do, the more they grow. And they're free. You buy one packet of seeds or one plant, and get a lifetime of exuberant…
My shady border is probably better for longer than anywhere else in the garden. Although I do far less work in it - less planting and weeding - than I do in the sunnier borders.…
Here in the South East (of England), we're assessing the winter damage to our gardens. The real problems weren't caused by the snow, freezing winds or low temperatures of late February. [caption id="attachment_8631" align="alignnone" width="600"]…
I've always been slightly nervous of buying 'unusual plants.' Maybe they're just for expert gardeners? More demanding? Difficult to grow? [caption id="attachment_8517" align="alignnone" width="600"] Nandina domestica 'Richmond' is a variant that has berries on it…
I'm creating a super-list of the best vegetable varieties to grow. Out of curiosity, I threw myself on the mercy of Twitter. I asked the garden and allotment bloggers which one vegetable variety they wouldn't…
If you want inspiration, visit an English country garden. The romantic mix of colour, abundance and formality appeals to people everywhere. Parham House & Gardens in Sussex is still a family garden in spite of…
Would you renovate a garden? Or would you just call in the diggers and start again from scratch? But you may miss out if you clear it completely. Architect Tom Croft asked garden maker Posy…
Do you mainly think about the flowers when you're planning your garden? I do. I can't remember when I last chose a plant specifically for its foliage. But foliage is often 90% of the garden. We…
Landscaping is the most expensive element in your garden. And it's the hardest part to get right. I went round a stunningly planted private garden last summer, which was almost completely ruined by the use…
What does the term ‘child-friendly garden’ mean to you? Does a family garden have to have lots of colourful plastic and a bald lawn? You can have a garden that both you and your children love…
You can revive your garden without spending too much money. Do you look out of your window and feel your garden has lost its sparkle? Or maybe you've moved house, and have a perfectly reasonable…
Are you one of those busy people who goes to work in the dark - then come back in the dark - for around six months of the year? Does your commute feel like time…