Trees make a wonderful backdrop, permanent feature or stately addition to a garden and with some care and maintenance will live for many years. A tree may become the focal point of your garden, so when choosing a tree to add to your garden careful consideration is necessary.
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We all know that vegetables are an important part of a balanced diet, so what could be more satisfying than growing and eating your own vegetables? It’s the ultimate in healthy eating - knowing exactly how your crop has been produced and that it hasn’t clocked up any ‘food miles’ to arrive on your... Read more »
Another show in the can, this time featuring Kate Garraway. She was a pleasure to work with and thoroughly enjoyed making the show and getting her hands dirty. Watch Channel 5 Wednesday 17th August at... Read more »
You don’t need to plant a whole orchard, one or two specimen trees and some soft fruit plants around the garden will fill your fruit bowl with plenty to spare! If space is an issue there are many types of fruit which can be successfully grown in patio containers or even in hanging baskets.
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Shrubs are an integral part of any garden whatever the size. You can always find a suitable shrub for any situation or soil condition, no matter how large or small, to provide structure, colour and interest and they also provide wonderful character to the garden.
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I was absolutely delighted to be invited to attend the very special 'Start' reception held at Clarence House Garden on Monday 27th July.
We had a drinks reception which took place in Clarence House as part of the 'Start Growing: an Open Garden event'. There was a wonderful display of sustainable gardening... Read more »
Compost will add texture and valuable nutrients to your soil or it can be used as a growing medium for container planting. You can buy a wide range of specialist composts from garden retailers - or of course you can... Read more »
Take a look at the videos for my Channel 5 TV show, Garden ER, in association with Anglian Home Improvements. There’s some behind the scenes activity, lots of preparation work and of course the finished article.... Read more »
It’s all starting to happen, take a look at these photos of the massive tanks we’ve just received.
They are a major element of the Naked Garden design and will look fantastic on display at Hampton Court Show... Read more »
Bulbs are energy powerhouses which will reliably produce fabulous flowers year after year and are one of the easiest garden plants to grow. They’re great in the border to fill the gaps around other flowers and shrubs, or perhaps growing up through your lawn in spring and bulbs also make excellent... Read more »
