Best spring bulbs for a woodland garden

Best spring bulbs for a woodland garden

A woodland garden can be a bit lacklustre for many months of the year but with a bit of planning you can have interest for more of the year. This guide will take you through the bulbs readily available in garden centres.

Planting daffodil bulbs

Planting daffodil bulbs

Daffodils are a joyous introduction to spring and one of the most popular flowers, both in the garden and growing wild. This blog will give you some idea of what has gone wrong when they don't flower well.

Lyth Valley damsons

Lyth Valley damsons

This blog shares our love of local produce and the unique Lyth Valley damsons are recognised as a huge asset to this beautiful valley just a few miles west of Kendal.

Best David Austin Roses For Growing In Containers

Best David Austin Roses For Growing In Containers

David Austin roses are universally loved and flourish in most gardens but don't let the fact that you don't have a garden stop you from growing them. Just choose a large enough container and pot into good quality peat-free compost. Place next to your seat to fully appreciate their glorious scent.

How Do I Plant Up A Container With Summer Bedding Plants?

How Do I Plant Up A Container With Summer Bedding Plants?

There's nothing like the exuberance of summer flowers and even if you don't have a garden you can still have containers packed with colour. Just remember to feed every week, keep well-watered and deadhead to keep them flowering into autumn.  

How to keep your plants alive when you go on holiday

How to keep your plants alive when you go on holiday

Going on holiday when you have a garden full of beautiful flowers, veggies and containers relying on being watered every day for their survival, can be fraught and spoil your break. If you have fantastic neighbours your prayers are answered but if you don't there are a few tips to ensure you come home to to a thriving garden. 

Grow Stunning Shrub Roses

Grow Stunning Shrub Roses

The rose is the UKs most popular flower, and with good reason, it looks gorgeous, smells delicious and is happy in a great variety of conditions. What's more there are more sizes than any other shrub, from small miniatures to huge ramblers and in the middle are these beautiful shrub roses.

How Do I Plant Up A Hanging Basket With Summer Bedding Plants?

How Do I Plant Up A Hanging Basket With Summer Bedding Plants?

This blog takes you through the steps to producing a beautiful hanging basket packed with summer bedding. Watch the video or just follow the instructions. There is also a list of everything you need before you start.

Best David Austin Roses For Covering A Fence

Best David Austin Roses For Covering A Fence

This blog gives you a selection of David Austin roses which do a fantastic job of covering an unsightly fence or wall. They add height and scent to your garden so are well worth the investment.

Summer bedding plants for hanging baskets and containers

Summer bedding plants for hanging baskets and containers

Summer bedding plants can be enjoyed by anyone however small their outdoor space or extensive their gardening knowledge. This blog takes you through some of the best value summer bedding plants.

June tasks in the garden

June tasks in the garden

June is the month when all your hard work in the garden is paying off, flower borders are starting to burst into colour and vegs are starting to ripen. Follow our tips on how to get the best out of your outdoor living space.

How to grow large flowered clematis

How to grow large flowered clematis

Large flowered clematis are one of the stars of the summer garden and incredibly versatile; add height to an herbaceous border by growing up an obelisk, obscure an ugly fence. Follow the tips in this blog to grow these flexible plants.

How do I plant a trough with summer bedding plants?

How do I plant a trough with summer bedding plants?

Most of us have a space outside for a window box, even if we have virtually no outside space. Follow these steps and you will end up with a gorgeous window trough packed with glorious summer colour.

How to look after summer bedding plants

How to look after summer bedding plants

Once you have planted up your summer hanging baskets and containers it makes sense to have the plants last as long as possible. Follow these tips and you will be able to make your containers look great up to autumn.

How To Grow Debonair Delphiniums

How To Grow Debonair Delphiniums

Delphiniums add invaluable height to an herbaceous border but they do take a little work. Follow these tips for growing these beauties and you too can have a stunning border this summer.

How To Grow Scorching Senettis For A Hot Display Over Summer

How To Grow Scorching Senettis For A Hot Display Over Summer

Senettis are available in striking eye-popping colours and are ideal for providing a focal point in containers. Just keep dead-heading, feeding regularly and keeping watered for a stunning display over summer.