Low maintenance front garden ideas – the myths and the truth
Find out which low maintenance front garden tips really work! Sort out the myths from the truths for a beautiful, easy-care front yard.
RHS Chelsea 2026 has decisively moved away from perfect lawns, large ‘outdoor room’ expanses of new paving, plants that need to be cosseted and a constant battle with soil and…
Find out which low maintenance front garden tips really work! Sort out the myths from the truths for a beautiful, easy-care front yard.
If you want a wreath for your wall or above your fireplace, then an extra large wreath will look stunning. I’ve noticed a trend towards having over-sized wreaths on walls…
Garden designer Jane Beedle’s top winter window box tips, including how to choose window box plants and how to plant a window box in winter.
I’ve been pulling together winter gardening tips with Erin Schanen who runs the excellent The Impatient Gardener channel on Youtube. On her channel, we give our top winter gardening ‘to…
The pros and cons of digging up your dahlias in winter. And why you should dig them up some times, even if you normally leave them in.
Lets focus on the best things about the November garden. It’s a beautiful time of year, but it’s also sad as the old year creaks and flutters slowly to its…
How to save money on garden design – tips from top garden designers, plus how to save money on paths, paving, landscaping, planting and more.
Decorate with indoor plants – how to arrange houseplants, where to put plants in the home, interior decorating with plants and best indoor plants to choose.
Garden designer and writer Jack Wallington believes that many common garden weeds can add to the beauty of your garden. You don’t need to spend hours weeding them all out….
The Great Dixter Plant Fairs are a brilliant place to buy the best and most unusual plants. And they are also where professional horticulturalists and amateur garden lovers connect. Even…
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.
Growing hydrangeas is a no-brainer if you want a garden with year-round interest. They flower from mid-summer until the end of the year. And in autumn, some hydrangeas have brilliant…
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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.
