As I write it’s raining cats and dogs here….and that got me thinking about the Winter Garden. The first frosts have already arrived in not so sunny Northamptonshire and the summer planters have had their day. It’s all starting to...
As Summer draws to a close it's time for us to turn our attention to Autumn. After the stresses of a scorching hot Summer, and to get ready for whatever winter can throw at us, your garden will need some...
Summer has finally arrived! Yay!! You can now enjoy the fruits of your labour as your garden reaches its zenith. However, don't get to comfy, there is still plenty to do to keep your garden in pristine condition during the...
If you want to transform your garden fast and generate Instant Impact then these 8 plants provide the perfect solution. From simply tending to empty planters crying out to be filled or the odd bare patch in the border, to complete...
The Great British weather can be somewhat unpredictable! However, Summer is fast approaching and there is always a 50/50 chance that it will be a scorcher. This can prove difficult in garden planning as not all plants and flowers fair well...
Let's take a nostalgic walk down the gardening path and see how our much loved hobby and passion evolved with the new luxury a brave new world presented after many decades of hardship and horror. 1950's The 1950s was a...
Famous for its fragrance as well as it's medicinal properties and stunning bluish-purple colour, Lavandula is a prized plant across the world. This amazing herb thrives in even the toughest of conditions and it also attracts pollinators to the garden. Let's take deeper look...
We all love a nice cup of tea and your garden is no different, but before you reach for the PG Tips, please read on because your garden is quite particular on how it likes it's brew. “Compost tea” and...
Like it or not, there is an element of competitiveness that creeps into even the most humble of gardeners. It's natural. We are all guilty of wanting the best garden we can possibly have... but above all, definitely better than...
