Gardening Advice & Blogs

Top Five Garden Jobs for September

Our recommendations on what to do this September. As September arrives, whether you mark autumn from the 1st (meteorological autumn) or the equinox on the 22nd (astronomical autumn), there's no den...

What to plant in September - Grasses

Ornamental grasses are a fantastic, low-maintenance way to add texture and movement to your garden. Ideal for planting in September. 

Jobs in your garden this August

August tends to be the tipping point in the gardening year, as the bright colours of summer begin to give way to the faded glories of early autumn. Keeping up with the deadheading and the watering ...

What to plant in August – Hydrangea and Hibiscus

Two of our August garden plant favourites are Hydrangea and Hibiscus: both can be planted now to give extra zing to your outdoor space.  Here are the reasons we'll be planting one of each this month.

What to plant in April

April is a great time to sow your summer bedding plants.

Time to sow seeds!

January is a great time to plan your garden for the coming year.  You can reflect on what grew well during the last year and think about any planting gaps that need filling.  It is one of life’s li...

What (not) to plant in December

We have to be honest, December isn’t a great time for planting much in the ground as it’s often too cold and certainly there’s not much daylight around for anything to get established.  Anything th...

What to sow in November - broad beans

Arguably, sowing seeds at this time of year can get you a head start on next spring.  However, the reality is that – unless you have somewhere frost-free to keep your tender, newly-sprouted seedlin...

What to plant in October - Roses

October is a great time to plant many trees and shrubs, including roses.  The ground is likely to still have some warmth in it, to allow the plant to start to establish before the winter cold, and ...