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How to grow topiary

Published on June 9, 2023

Topiary is the art of training plants to take different shapes, and it’s a fascinating way to add your own unique touch to your garden. All you need is patience, a suitable plant and some sharp secateurs. Here’s our simple guide to making your own topiary.

Making your own compost

Published on June 6, 2023

Have you ever considered making your own compost? Not only does it save money, it also means your garden becomes more sustainable and biodiverse as compost heaps, when kept well, can also be beneficial to wildlife. So, what does it take to make good compost, how to make it and how to use it?

15 gardening tips for June

Published on June 1, 2023

Summer’s here and it’s the best time of year to be out in the garden, with flowers blooming, bees buzzing and long days to enjoy it all! Keep your garden looking fabulous this summer with our top 15 gardening tips for June.

Five tips to get kids gardening

Published on May 31, 2023

Children are always excited about being in the natural world, and express awe and curiosity. This natural affinity with the garden can keep children entertained for hours as they learn how to sow seeds, nurture and watch plants grow and learn where their food comes from. There are some really easy ways to get started and here are our top five.

Create the ultimate outdoor living room

Published on May 25, 2023

Making an outdoor living space in your garden gives you the best of both worlds – a place to enjoy being in nature and all the comforts of your living room at hand! There are many ways to turn an outdoor area into an extension of your home and here are a few of our favourite ideas.

Pantone 2023 colour of the year in your garden

Published on May 23, 2023

The Pantone 2023 colour of the year is a colour full of strength, exuberance, joy, and optimism. There are many ways to bring the colour of the year into your home and garden.

Vertical gardening for balconies

Published on May 21, 2023

When you’re short on space for a garden, sometimes the only way to go is up! Vertical gardening is ideal for balconies, making use of walls, upright supports, and cleverly designed planters to turn even the smallest space into a little green piece of paradise.

Top 5 climbers to grow

Published on May 15, 2023

Many climbers can be great to encourage insects for birds and bats to eat plus provide resting and nesting spaces as well. Whichever climber you choose, it is sure to add interest and delight to your garden. Here's our top 5!

Our top 5 drought-tolerant plants

Published on May 9, 2023

Planting these top 5 drought-tolerant plants means they will thrive in dry conditions and longer hot summers. This will ultimately mean you can have a low maintenance garden to suit the environment.

Sustainable kitchen garden ideas

Published on May 5, 2023

With lots of sustainable kitchen garden ideas, you may be wondering where to start and what is best for your garden. Here’s some ideas we love for sustainable gardening.

Grow your own flower bouquets from seed

Published on April 9, 2023

A bouquet of your own home-grown flowers makes a beautiful gift with a personal touch, and many cut flowers are easy to grow from seed. Read more about how to grow your own flower bouquets.

Here's how to make the most of your spring garden

Published on March 29, 2023

When plants wake up during spring, it’s such an uplifting time of year and you’ll want to ensure you get the most from your spring plants until the early summer flowers take over.

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