The spring bulbs are putting on a beautiful show, along with flowering cherries. Other fruit trees will be in flower soon too. Its lovely to see them in flower and to get some ideas of what you might like to plant to enjoy next spring. But with everything starting into growth, the weeds will start […]
Whether you’re a novice vegetable grower or have grown your own food for years, there’s always something new to learn and ways to make the job easier or more fun. Our top 7 vegetable gardening hacks will have you looking at your vegetable garden differently. Fantastic vegetable hacks you must know If you love growing vegetables […]
Winter can be tough on lawns, so as the weather warms up and the days get brighter, it’s good to pay your lawn some attention to get it back into shape for the summer. Here are our top tips for April lawn care. Lawn care tips for April Consider mowing less often for a more […]
With their beautiful spring blossom and vibrant autumn foliage, flowering cherry trees are fantastic for any garden. And with so many different varieties to choose from, there’s one to suit even the smallest space. Here are six of our favourite flowering cherries and how to grow them. How to grow flowering cherry trees Flowering cherries […]
There are many ways to support wildlife in April, so don’t forget to keep wildlife in mind with your general gardening tasks. If you look after your local wildlife, it can have a massive impact on your garden’s success and your own well-being. A more biodiverse garden means more enjoyment and well-being. It’s a joy to […]
If you are wondering what to do in the kitchen garden in April, we’ve put this list together to keep you on track during a hectic time of year for gardeners. There is an abundance of seeds to sow as the soil is heating up plus plenty of hardening off and even planting out (although […]
Hydrangeas are back in style, and there’s a fantastic range to choose from. There’s one to suit every garden, from the classic pink and blue mopheads to paniculate hydrangeas with huge conical flowerheads. Hydrangeas flower for ages in late summer, they grow well in the shade, and their flowerheads keep on looking good even once […]
These five plants for a low-maintenance border are some of the best plants to grow when you don’t have much time to look after them. All plants in a cultivated garden will need some maintenance, but these will keep that to a minimum while ensuring your garden looks pretty and great for pollinators. Make sure […]
This how-to refresh compost in pots will ensure your container plants thrive all year round. Most container-grown plants, trees and shrubs will need some new compost each year or two to improve the compost structure in the pot, increase much-needed nutrients and ensure your plants can grow for many years in pots. It is easily […]
Growing flowers from seed is a fantastic way to fill your garden with colour at minimal costs. Now that spring has arrived, there are plenty of flower seeds to sow both indoors and directly outside to give you beds filled with blooms this summer. We’ve put together our top tips on sowing seeds and suggestions on […]
