When planting for year-round colour, it’s all about planting a selection of different plants that will provide interest from texture, colour, scent and more during various months of the year. By planting with every month in mind, you will have all year interest not just for you to enjoy but also for wildlife as well. […]
Find your zen in your own backyard by creating your own yoga garden. The ancient practice of yoga is a wonderful way to build strength and flexibility and feel connected to your body and the world around you. So what could be better than your own yoga garden, a calm, tranquil space where you can be […]
Ever wondered what the secret to healthy soil is? It is much easier than you think, no matter what type of soil you are starting with. With some knowledge and a little work, you can turn your soil into a thriving ecosystem that keeps your plants happy and helps create a biodiverse garden that wildlife […]
Sheltered from the sun’s rays, shady gardens can be beautiful, cool, mysterious spaces – the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of life. Plenty of plants will grow happily in these conditions, bringing light, colour and life into even the dimmest space. Please take a look at our top 10 plants for low light. […]
These top 5 tall grass varieties will add height, texture, sound and beauty to your garden and will look great growing alone or as part of a bigger planting scheme. Grasses can grow in containers with the right care and thrive for many years. Some of the most beautiful garden schemes are planted with grasses, […]
With summers getting hotter and drier, we need to find ways of gardening more sustainably. That includes finding plants that can cope with dry conditions so that there’s less need to spend precious water resources on watering the garden. We’ve listed six of our favourite drought-tolerant perennials, which prove that tough plants can still be beautiful! Tips […]
This beginner’s guide to landscaping will help you to design and landscape your garden just as you want it. The crucial parts of landscaping are knowing how you want to use your garden, what the aspect is, what is already there and what you would like to replace or add in. Let’s take a closer […]
Decide what to plant in a raised garden bed by considering what you’d love to grow. Most raised beds can be used to produce almost anything you’d like, much like in a ground bed or border. There are advantages to growing in a raised bed, from better drainage, fewer weeds, easier access and much more. […]
There are so many beautiful sun-loving plants that it’s hard to know which ones to pick! But hot sunshine can be challenging for plants, so it’s important to choose those that can cope with drought and be prepared to water when necessary. Here are six of the best plants for full sun. Six of the […]
