January jobs to prepare your garden for spring
January is not exactly a month that we associate with outdoor tasks like gardening. The thought of sitting on your rattan garden furniture in sub-zero
How to get your garden soil to drain
If there’s one thing that the UK is rarely short of, it’s rain. This can have benefits for the plants in your garden, of course,
How to grow plants in an exposed garden
Plants in exposed gardens are at the mercy of the elements. Strong winds in particular can cause fatal damage to them.
Four tips for looking after your roses this summer
Roses have been crowned as the favourite flower of people in the UK, because of their beautiful leaves and lovely scent.
A guide to helping your plants survive while you’re away
Going on holiday can be a concern if you keep plants.
The best paint to use on exterior wood
Sooner or later, most outdoor facilities that are made out of wood, such as fences and sheds, will need to be painted. This is partly
Tips on handling common summer garden problems
The summer can be a welcome arrival in a country often battered by wind and rain, but it can also produce its problems – anyone
Four types of fruit you can grow in a smaller garden
Fruit is something many long to grow in their gardens.
How to grow strawberries in time for summer
For many people, strawberries epitomise British summer in a way that no other food can quite match.
Good plants to pick for narrow borders
If your garden has narrow borders for planting, it might feel as if your options for growing flowers are limited, too.
