November is a great time to plant tulip bulbs. And one of the main reasons why is that tulips can be susceptible to a disease ...

November 2024 is a month for ‘hunkering down’. The clocks have gone back, and the days are becoming shorter. Although many ...

By spring, the cuttings should be producing new leaves. Keep well-watered and clear of other vegetation growing around the stems until the following autumn. This is when the cuttings can be dug up and ...

Always fancied growing your own fruit but don’t have space for an orchard? Well believe it or not, there are loads of fruit plants that can easily be grown in small gardens, and even in a container on ...

Having a garden is fantastic. It’s your own little slice of nature right on your back doorstep. But sometimes it can feel like a constant chore. The grass needs cutting, shrubs could use a prune and ...

Planting summer-flowering bulbs will add a punch of colour to your garden from late spring right the way into autumn. They are often tall, showy plants that have rich colours and make great cut ...

I write regular guest blogs for Pavestone, one the UK’s producers of high-quality patio and garden finishing’s. In these blogs I use my knowledge of horticulture, landscaping, and design to illustrate ...

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Tropical gardens are becoming increasingly popular in Britain. Their exotic and relaxing presence makes us feel like we’re on holiday without even leaving home. The plants are impactful and ...