Hedges: Havens for Wildlife in Our Gardens
In a world increasingly dominated by concrete and picture-perfect lawns, hedges stand as a sanctuary for wildlife in our gardens. These walls of greenery provide a haven for a diverse array of...
View ArticleHow to Care for Your Established Garden Hedges – Make Them Lush and Healthy!
Few pristine gardens are complete without hedges – these walls of greenery add a touch of elegance and structure, while also providing privacy, security, and a haven for wildlife. However, maintaining...
View ArticleYour Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Hedges
Planting hedging is a relatively straightforward task that can be accomplished by anyone with a bit of elbow grease and patience. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you create a beautiful and...
View ArticleHow to Grow Dense and Impressive Hedgerows in Your Garden
Dense hedges are a remarkable way of introducing that much sought-after privacy, security, and beauty to your garden. Whether you are planting Hazel or Hawthorn, if you want to achieve a particularly...
View ArticleGardening Jobs For December
Welcome to your gardening jobs guide for December – and can you believe it is the final one of the year? It has been a fantastic year in the garden, and 2024 is filled with promise to be even better,...
View ArticlePlant of the Month – December
Red Amaryllis Your plant of the month for December is an absolute knockout beauty! The Red Amaryllis is known as THE Christmas time house plant. Ready to make your yuletide celebrations even more...
View ArticleHow To Prepare Your Garden If Snow Is Forecast
Twinkling lights are all around us, signalling the delightful month of December. Despite the festive cheer and family themed activities, us gardeners may worry about this period of the year due to the...
View ArticleGardening Jobs for January
As we move into January, it’s time to put down that tinsel and pick up the trowel, as there is plenty for us all to be getting on with in the garden! Ignore the dwindling temperatures and constant...
View ArticlePlant of the Month – January
Premium Primocane Raspberry ‘Autumn Bliss’ A sweet and delightful plant to kick-off our gardening efforts for 2024 – and we simply cannot think of a better option than the remarkable raspberry! There...
View ArticleHouseplant Week UK 2024 – The Houseplants You Need For Your Collection
Houseplants make a wonderful addition to any home, bringing a snapshot of nature to your office desk, dressing up the mantelpiece, or taking up pride of place in the centre of the dining table....
View ArticleGot That Blue Monday Feeling? Feel Green Again With a Touch of Gardening
Banish those unwanted feelings by heading outside! The third Monday of January has developed a reputation as one of the most depressing days of the year – even donning the label of ‘Blue Monday’. Days...
View ArticleSnowdrops ‘In The Green’
Snowdrops ‘In The Green’ What a way to welcome the arrival of spring! Bountiful displays waken up dreary winter gardens – for those who aren’t already in the know, introducing these delightful...
View ArticleGardening Jobs for February
Welcome to February! We hope you are ready, as there is plenty to be getting on with in the garden, starting in the most delicious area… Grow Something Tasty! Now is the ideal time to get a head start...
View ArticlePlant of the Month – February
The ‘Best Ever’ Hybrid Tea Rose Bush Collection Rejoice! We are getting ever-so close to the delightful longer days and warmer temperatures of the spring season. What better way is there to get...
View ArticleHow to Prune Your Fruit Trees For Full and Healthy Displays For Years To Come
Delicious fruits, exceptionally beautiful plants, and more! Many gardeners enjoy growing fruit trees, as they provide a sweet and tasty reward to cap off their gardening efforts, so why don’t you join...
View ArticlePlant of the Month – March
Hydrangea ‘Magical Candle’ We have finally made it to March – and this month gardeners young and old will be celebrating the arrival of spring! After the long, cold, and obviously wet months of autumn...
View ArticleGardening Jobs for March
March is the month that marks the dawn of spring, and is a time when upcoming gardening exploits will be at the forefront of our minds – what plants will you grow this year, how is your garden looking...
View ArticleYour Month By Month Guide To Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Garden
Our gardens can be havens for wildlife, particularly those vital pollinators like bees and butterflies. These little critters play a massive role in our ecosystem, pollinating their little hearts out...
View ArticleHow to Grow an Espalier Fruit Tree in Your Garden
Coat That Unsightly Wall With Fruity Foliage Fruit trees are exceptional additions to the garden, offering plenty of beauty, shade, and of course mouth-watering sweet treats. Thankfully, there are so...
View ArticlePlant of the Month – April
Clematis ‘Taiga’ Introducing our ‘Plant of the Month’ for April – Clematis ‘Taiga’, and what a treat it is! April is an important time for gardeners as many of us are busily working away outside to...
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