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October 1, 2023

September tasks in the garden

This blog gives you a checklist of the jobs for September to get you through autumn with your garden looking still full of flower. September is the time when you start preparing to get the garden winter ready.

August 20, 2023

Get the RHS Chelsea look

This blog from David Austin helps you recreate the Chelsea 2024 look in your own garden using a selection of their finest roses.

July 2, 2023

May

May is that wonderful time of the year when the garden is just about to burst into glorious bloom. This article sets out all those tasks you need to do to achieve floriferous results. Don't forget to watch Chelsea Flower Show coverage on TV to get bags of inspiration and serious plant envy!

May 21, 2023

How do I plant dahlia tubers?

Dahlias are one of the stars of the late summer, early autumn border and are so generous, just keep on picking and they will keep on flowering. Pop vases full of blooms around the house. There are sizes to suit every palette from the small single flowered varieties to the huge showy cactus blooms.

May 21, 2023

March tasks in the garden

Finally after a long winter March arrives and with it the promise of spring. The garden has started to bloom, the days are longer and the temperatures are climbing so it's time to get into the garden and start sowing seed preparing the veg beds and filling gaps in the borders.

May 21, 2023

How to care for roses in April

Give your roses a little bit of care in April and they will bloom beautifully for the rest of the season. Even if you only have a small backyard you can still grow roses in a large container, they just need a little bit of extra care.

May 21, 2023

Best shrubs to give you spring colour

Spring is the time our gardens are beginning to wake from winter and shrubs are a fantastic source of spring colour as well as being easy maintenance. This blog will give you some ideas of what to plant for scent and colour.

March 25, 2023

April tasks

This blog will give you an idea of what to do this month in the garden. Spring should be well and truly sprung and the garden will be bursting into life. There's always a few more plants you can pack in and this guide may give you a few ideas.

February 16, 2023

Best plant to enhance your outdoor living space

Your outdoor space is your special place which can serve a number of functions, a quiet place to escape the stresses of everyday life for a few hours, a spot where you can grow some vegetables or a party space where you can have the BBQ and cook for family and friends.

February 16, 2023

Best garden plants for beginners

If you are new to gardening and need a little help as to what plants to start off with this blog comes up with some specimens, easy to grow and maintain, for your new outdoor space.

January 1, 2023

How To Plant Up A Damp, Shady Area Of The Garden

An area of damp shade can be a problem but there are plenty of plants which thrive in these conditions and this blog gives you ideas for planting up your own area.

January 1, 2023

How To Bring The Delights Of Spring Into Your Garden

Most of us love the arrival of spring and the promise of better weather just around the corner. This blog will give you ideas on how to transform your garden into a springtime wonderland.

September 10, 2022

How to have a low maintenance garden

A low maintenance garden is a must if you have mobility issues or just don't have the time to do a lot of gardening. It is also essential if you want to spend more time enjoying your outdoor space with family and friends.

June 18, 2019

How To Dead Head And Prune Roses After They Have Finished Flowering

Regular deadheading and pruning of you roses will enable the plant to keep on producing flowers for as long as possible. This short video shows how easy it is to keep your roses in great shape.

January 20, 2019

Heavenly Hellebores

This blog tells you how to grow these spring beauties and gives you some idea of the best varieties to grow. Once you have several varieties they will cross-pollinate and you will end up with your very own unique varieties.

January 20, 2019

Grow Viburnum For Winter Scent And Colour

This blog takes you through the positive aspects of growing viburnum for interest in the winter season when there is little else in the garden. it's versatility lends it to filling gaps in the herbaceous border or forming part of a mixed evergreen hedge.