Gardening Advice & Blogs

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.

Tips for encouraging wildlife into your garden

Having wildlife visit your garden regularly is a sign that you have a healthy, well-balanced micro-environment. This means your garden can help to do its own pest control!  Here are our seven top t...

Hambrooks’ guide to Rose varieties

Many home gardeners think roses are ‘difficult’ but we disagree! It’s simply about understanding which rose will suit your plot and how to look after it. Here's our quick guide for anyone who wants...