This site uses cookies.
About our cookie policy.
Gardening Advice
-
Posted: November 21, 2019
Don’t neglect your lawn this winter. Read our winter lawn care guide so that your lawn remains in perfect condition for spring.
-
Posted: August 15, 2019
Garden Trellis and Climbing Plants – A Match Made in Heaven
A plant climbing up trellis is one of the most beautiful sights in the garden. It is a wonderful example of how a manmade object can help nature flourish.
Garden trellis (also known as lattice) often features on fence panels, arbours, arches and screens. Whilst it looks pretty in its own right, once adorned with climbing plants it becomes spectacular.
If you’d like some ideas about the best plants to use with garden lattice then please read on.
-
Posted: May 30, 2019
Every garden needs a planter and every gardener should know how to be successful at container gardening. Read on to learn more!
-
Posted: July 20, 2018
Practical Greenhouse Tips for Late Summer
It’s been a scorcher of a summer so far and every plant in your greenhouse has worked hard to thrive and survive. Take some time to get your greenhouse ship shape and carry out those summer greenhouse tasks.
-
Posted: June 21, 2018
When you read ‘bedding’ and think of fitted sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers then perhaps you need to check out the haberdashery department. But if bedding conjures up images of containers stuffed with plants in a colour scheme reminiscent of an explosion in a paint factory, then read on.
-
Posted: May 10, 2018
Bare walls, fencing and obelisks are just waiting for a climber or two. Or maybe three. This little lot will clothe your naked vertical surfaces in no time at all. And that can only be good news.
-
Posted: April 12, 2018
The majority of plants are lovely, friendly additions to your garden. All fluffy, colourful and pretty. Even sweet smelling.
Others are laced with danger. A little bit of research into potential newcomers, and existing incumbents, may reveal a darker side lurking in your beds, borders and containers.
-
Posted: January 11, 2018
As children, building dens in the garden was an instinct – blankets across the washing line, cardboard boxes upended and filled with cushions, and hollowed out hideaways under bushes.
As grown-ups, we have much better ways to create those s
-
Posted: March 31, 2017Categories: Gardening Advice
Featured Image Credit: Anne Heathcote
Earlier this month, we got back in touch with the lovely people at Freshwater Habitats Trust to get their advice o
-
Posted: March 31, 2017
Earlier this month, we caught up with Guy Barter, RHS Chief Horticultural Advisor, about horticulture, wildlife, and his plans for 2017. Check out his interview below.
Our