Winter can be tough for many plants in our gardens, especially those that come from warmer climates. And even native hardy plants can use some help to get through cold, wet winter weather. Here are our top tips on how to protect your plants this winter. 7 Tips to protect your plants in winter Most […]
It’s easy to sow hardy annuals, and totally worth including them in your gardening scheme because they are some of the hardest-working flowers in the garden. Grown frequently as cut flowers, they can be sown during autumn or late winter/early spring and will provide you with plenty of colours, shapes and textures from late spring […]
The days are short, and the festive season is almost here, but there’s still time to do a little gardening! On dry days, seize the chance to put on your jacket and boots, get outdoors, do a bit of planting and get things in good shape for next year. Here are our top 15 gardening […]
Every garden needs a hellebore or two! These beautiful, low-maintenance plants grow well in shady spots, their distinctive palmate leaves adding texture and interest all year round. In winter, when everything else is cold and grey, they produce clusters of big bell-like flowers in gorgeous soft shades of pink, purple, red and white. With different […]
When pruning fruit trees, it is imperative to have some tips and knowledge to ensure they are pruned correctly and thrive into the future. By ensuring you know each tree and the pruning method, your fruit trees will repay you will plenty of fruit. Here’s how and when to prune fruit trees, such as apples and […]
We know how important wildlife is to our gardens, pollinating plants and helping to keep pests under control. And it works the other way, too – our gardens are also important to wildlife, providing food and shelter. Winter can be harsh for wildlife, with food scarce, and how we garden can help or hinder them. […]
Wondering how to avoid snails in the garden, like many gardeners, is a common gardening conundrum. First and foremost it is worth remembering that slugs and snails have been recognised as beneficial to gardens and no longer classed as garden pests. Although if they are nibbling away at your precious plants, you may feel otherwise! […]
Planting low-maintenance evergreen plants in your garden is an easy way to have a garden full of colour all year round with very little maintenance. Many evergreen plants will also flower, and others will show different colour foliage at various times throughout the year. There are many available to choose from that will grow in […]
These water-saving solutions for your garden will help you to use less water while keeping your garden looking great. With longer and drier summers plus hosepipe bans in many areas, it is important to plan your garden appropriately so your plants will cope with the changing climate. There are many ways to save water, even […]
As the days get shorter in November, there are plenty of jobs to do in the garden, getting ready for winter. It’s not all gloom, though, as there’s plenty to plant for next spring too! Here are our top 15 gardening tips for November. Top 15 gardening tips for November November is the ideal time to […]
