Woodland Is In! RHS Chelsea 2025 Garden Ideas You Can Use
RHS Chelsea 2025 has a strong woodland theme. Trees — in all their forms from mature specimens to ornamental stumps — are the stars of many show gardens at this…
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…
RHS Chelsea 2025 has a strong woodland theme. Trees — in all their forms from mature specimens to ornamental stumps — are the stars of many show gardens at this…
Add year-round structure and style to your garden with a ‘blobbery’ using architectural plants. Expert tips from Architectural Plants.
12 top scented plants to trigger memories, evoke feelings of calm or happiness and attract wildlife. Add fragrance to your garden now.
8 forgotten shrubs for beautiful blossom. They’re so easy to care for. Most are wildlife-friendly so take a new look at old favourites.
Greenhouse gardening can stretch the flowering season, giving you blooms up to six weeks earlier than usual. And although a full size greenhouse can also be a living space –…
The best plants for winter colour at Kew Gardens’ new Winter Garden. Fragrant winter flowers and how to add colour to a winter garden.
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….
How to find beautiful recycled garden furniture, landscaping materials and planters with ideas and tips on how to re-purpose them.
Turn a neglected outdoor space into a welcoming haven – 12 effective ideas to change your garden. What works & what doesn’t!
The best new gardening books for beginners, advanced gardeners, veggie growers, wildlife-friendly gardeners, container gardeners & more
Discover 25 stunning cottage garden plants to add charm and beauty to your outdoor space. From classic roses to annuals, perennials and more.
Update your borders with 5 lessons from the re-vamped Piet Oudolf borders at RHS Wisley – pack your garden with colour and texture.
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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.
