Bulbs are an easy, low-maintenance addition to borders and containers. They extend garden colour beyond the summer months. These vibrant blooms bring joy to gardeners and provide essential nectar and ...

Marvellous May 2025! A time of year when fresh green leaves appear in abundance on many of the trees and shrubs around us. As well as layers of gloriously frothy, white or pink blossoms. There are not ...

April is bursting into bloom, so there’s no better time to get outdoors and enjoy your garden’s beauty. From fresh planting projects to the gentle hum of pollinators, this month is all about new ...

AOnions are biennials which means they usually grow during year one and flower and set seed in year two. But when th eplant feels stressed, it panics and rushed to reproduce by flowering. It then sets ...

Winter-flowering heather adds long-lasting colour and texture. It looks fantastic in pots with pink, white or purple flowers. Additionally, some heathers, like Erica x darleyensis, grow in neutral or ...

Shade-loving climbers are ideal for brightening up dark north and east-facing walls and fences. These shaded spaces are often unused in the garden, but there are plenty of plants hardy enough to ...

Potager gardens were invented in France as ornamental kitchen gardens. They combine fruit and veg crops with flowers and herbs to enhance the beauty of the space. The idea is to give a functional ...

Herbs are easy plants to grow, and can be good for your health as well as tasting delicious. Starting a herb garden is a great way for beginner gardeners to get into growing their own produce. Here’s ...

If you’ve recently planted a climber or rambler, check the support structure it’s growing against. It must be strong enough to hold the long stem growth that will come over the next few months. There ...

Tropical gardens are becoming increasingly popular in Britain. Their relaxing presence makes us feel like we’re on holiday without even leaving home. The plants are impactful and contemporary, but the ...

With the weather still so chilly outside, it’s the perfect time to spend a cosy afternoon designing your dream garden. Perhaps you’ve noticed recently that your garden is looking a little lacklustre ...

QI have an Acer in the garden that has been quite happy until the last 12-18 months. Do they need trimming or pruning? It seems to be sparse in places and spindly in others. It has not had a lot of ...