
Guide to plants for shaded borders
If you have a shaded corner in your garden where nothing seems to grow, thinking about the verdant greenery you see when you’re out and

Guide to autumn and winter hanging baskets
September and October are the great months to plant up some colourful winter hanging baskets. With the first real frosts of winter still three months

How to turn autumn leaves into compost
The rich gold, red and russet tones of autumn leaves create the most beautiful colours in our gardens, but they also represent a real headache

Two ways to reduce water consumption in gardens
It’s possible to have a flourishing garden and reduce your overall water consumption at the same time. By making these two changes, you’ll be a

10 tips for autumn planting
As summer draws to a close and our thoughts turn to the bulbs, berries and late blooms of autumn, here are some ideas to help

How to divide perennials and harvest seeds
September is a time of clearing beds, cutting back shrubs and putting on your Garland garden furniture covers. It’s also a great opportunity to divide

Top flowers for autumn colour
If the prospect of putting on your Lifestyle garden furniture covers, cutting back your floral displays and generally winding down the garden is making you

How to get started with an allotment
As it’s National Allotments Week, here’s a guide to getting your

How to find an allotment
The numerous lockdowns over the past year have rekindled our love affair with our local areas and the natural world, and it’s therefore fitting that

Top plants for autumn colour
The most successful gardeners are forward planners who think at least a season ahead, so now is the time to think about planting for

