Leave the leaves – the new, easy way to deal with autumn gardens
Leave the leaves is the new gardening mantra. It immediately appeals to me more than getting out a leaf blower or rake, bagging up leaves and finding somewhere to store…
Leave the leaves is the new gardening mantra. It immediately appeals to me more than getting out a leaf blower or rake, bagging up leaves and finding somewhere to store…
This small wildlife garden is very pretty and easy to look after. Plus it attracts a wide range of wildlife. When the Rewilding Britain garden won Best in Show at…
Easy wildlife garden tips – simple things you can do that will really make a difference – and your garden will look more beautiful, too
We’ve made a few meadow lawn mistakes. We tried to create two mini meadow lawn patches. Last year, we stopped mowing two squares of meadow lawn in our front garden….
How to create a more eco friendly garden. 3 easy, practical tips from Sally Nex, author of How to Garden The Low Carbon Way. They’ll save you time and money, as well as reducing your carbon footprint.
A wildlife friendly garden is an important part of sustainable living today. Urban gardens have a real part to play. I’ve been talking to Fern Alder, an award winning garden…
Have you considered planting your borders as a ‘butterfly garden?’ We all know it’s important to support bees, because the decline in pollinating insects is potentially such a threat to…
Here are five effective – but easy – homemade fertilisers for your garden from the organic Abbey Physic Community Garden in Faversham. Comfrey or nettle tea, made in a water butt Concentrated…
Self-seeding plants are today’s top trend. They’re free and easy-care. But do you get more weeds if you allow plants to self-sow? Find out how to balance self-seeders vs weeds in your own gardening style.
In 2022, a sustainable garden is increasingly important. We urban gardeners manage a substantial chunk of the outdoor space in any town or city. There are 30 million gardeners in…
Why do you need water saving garden tips? You probably have rain drumming down on your roof at this very moment. However, we use 30-60% of our household water in…
This is a very simple, effective way of weeding without chemicals (and almost without effort). It comes from the Abbey Physic Garden in Faversham. The Abbey Physic garden is a…
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Transform your garden – easy garden design tips and budget ideas
Transform your garden with these easy DIY tips and creative ideas. From a bare yard to a flower-filled space – all on a budget!
10 easy care evergreen pots for year round impact
Easy-care evergreen pots to add interest and structure to your garden all year round. 10+ plant choices for evergreen trees, shrubs and grasses for pots.
Don’t dig up dahlias for winter! What to do instead….
I don’t dig up dahlias to store them at the end of the summer. And before you dig your dahlias up, it’s important to know the pros and cons. You…
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.
The 8 best perfect-for-privacy garden trees
The best tips when choosing perfect-for-privacy garden trees. Which trees to choose, where to plant them and how to make your garden private.
