Gardening Advice & Blogs

Nuts about berries!

March is the time to plant strawberries or blueberries and get your raspberries, currants and blackberries ready. Our practical guide covers everything you need for a brilliant soft fruit season.

Tips for Sowing Seeds Indoors

Discover friendly tips for sowing seeds indoors in Hampshire, UK - including the best seeds to start, common mistakes and how to grow strong seedlings.

What to Plant in February: Expert Gardening Advice from Your Local Garden Centre

Winter planting tips for February. Discover witch hazel, the perfect shrub to plant now for colour, scent and year-round garden interest.

Pruning Calendar: what to do each month in your garden

Discover what to prune and plant each month here in Britain. Keep your garden healthy, productive, and wildlife-friendly all year.

How to Winter Prune Your Apple or Pear Tree

Learn how to winter-prune apple, pear and quince trees for healthier growth, better shape and bigger crops—simple steps for gardeners.

Jobs in your garden this December

Short, practical December gardening tips for UK gardeners: winter maintenance, mulching, protecting pots and planning for the year ahead.

Winter Garden Maintenance Tips

Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to take a break. With the right projects, you can tidy, plan, and prepare now to make spring a breeze. From pruning and planting to clearing and planning, discov...

Create an Autumn Pollinator Paradise

Pollinators like bees, butterflies and hoverflies are vital for thriving gardens, but autumn can be tough when nectar sources run low. By planting late-flowering species, leaving seed heads and pro...

Tips for Planting Bulbs: A Gardener’s Guide

Discover the best bulbs to plant in spring, summer, and autumn. Year-round bulb planting tips for colourful, low-maintenance blooms in your garden.

How to Make Your Own Mulch and Why It Matters

Mulching is not one of gardening’s more glamorous jobs but it is one of the best things you can do for your garden.  And it’s something you can do using materials that you probably already have on ...