Gardening Advice & Blogs

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 ...

How to plan a drought tolerant garden

We are all facing the fact that our climate is changing.  If we want to continue to enjoy lovely gardens, it makes good sense to revisit our choices and adopt habits that will stand us in better st...

Caring for your garden in dry weather

Hot summers and hosepipe bans are increasingly part of the challenges we gardeners have to face.  In our gardens, we can help nature manage by having a dry weather plan.  Here's how.

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.