They are rich in nutrients and retain plenty of moisture – two important things that plants need to grow well. In fact, many plants thrive in these conditions. Here’s my guide to handling clay soils, ...

If money grew on trees then we gardeners would live like kings. It doesn’t, unfortunately, but there are many brilliant ways to get the garden you want without shelling out huge sums, and taking ...

Now with any bountiful fruit, it’s likely there will be some bruised or rotting produce amongst your windfall. Typically, this is brought about by the wind itself where a gust has plucked the fruit ...

With the weather still so chilly outside, it’s the perfect time to spend a cosy afternoon designing your dream garden. Perhaps you’ve noticed recently that your garden is looking a little lacklustre ...

Roses fill the air with their delicate scent, and delighting the eyes with their gloriously coloured flowers. But if you need to transplant a rose for any reason, here is my guide to make it a smooth ...

Potager gardens were invented in France as ornamental kitchen gardens. They combine fruit and veg crops with flowers and herbs to enhance the beauty of the space. The idea is to give a functional ...

Tropical gardens are becoming increasingly popular in Britain. Their relaxing presence makes us feel like we’re on holiday without even leaving home. The plants are impactful and contemporary, but the ...

Ah, the rose! Voted Britain’s favourite flower; not surprising really with several thousand different varieties to choose from. We’re all familiar with the romance of the red rose but what about the ...

Brits have been in love with their lawns since they were first introduced to the UK in the 1600’s, and you might be looking to liven it up with some lawn alternatives. Before lawnmowers were invented ...

First up, if you really don’t want slugs eating your plants, choose varieties that they dislike. Generally, these are plants with thick or waxy leaves, or woody stems. These include plants that taste ...

Herbs are easy plants to grow, and can be good for your health as well as tasting delicious. Starting a herb garden is a great way for beginner gardeners to get into growing their own produce. Here’s ...

AOnions are biennials which means they usually grow during year one and flower and set seed in year two. But when th eplant feels stressed, it panics and rushed to reproduce by flowering. It then sets ...