Gardening Advice & Blogs

You can't take your garden on holiday!

How do you keep your garden happy and hydrated while you're away?  Even if you have kind-hearted neighbours or friends willing to pop in, there are still plenty of practical things you can do befor...

Gardening in July

July’s that glorious month when, for most of us, the garden’s at its peak.  Flowers are blooming, fruit is ripening and the bees are hard at work. It’s tempting to just sit back with an iced drink ...

Natural Pest Remedies for Your Cottage Garden

Protect your cottage garden plants naturally with garlic spray, slug barriers, and companion planting. Gentle remedies for lupins, hostas, and more. 

Jobs to Do in Your Garden This June

Long evenings, blooming borders and (hopefully) some sunshine – we love June in the garden! Here’s our guide to the jobs you can be getting on with this month to keep it blooming.

Gardening is good for your soul

It’s something that we gardeners have known for a long time but which science has now caught up with: getting your hands into the soil is great for your wellbeing.

May in the Garden: What to Get Stuck Into This Month

With the days noticeably longer and warmer, May is a month for getting garden jobs done in anticipation of the summer days to come. 

‘Spring’ into Action: Essential jobs in your garden this April

April is the month when the days get noticeably longer and the garden really comes back to life.  It’s a fantastic time to get outside! Here are our five key jobs to tackle this month.

Tips on choosing the right pot or planter for your garden

With so many to choose from, picking the right pot or planter for your outside space can be a difficult decision!  Our quick guide will help you get it just right.

Making Your Own Garden Compost

Making your own compost is relatively easy, if you follow some simple guidelines, and is very satisfying, so we’re sharing these tips for anyone who’d like to start making their own.

Your garden jobs for March

March signals the arrival of spring, and hopefully brighter days and warmer weather! Here are some seasonal jobs for your garden, allotment or balcony this month.