After the hectic growing period throughout the summer, autumn often brings a glut of fruit and vegetables which need to be stored or preserved for use throughout the winter. Here are some handy tips about preserving... Read more »
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 for a number of... Read more »
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 »
'Grow your own' is becoming more and more popular - what could be better than to walk down the garden and pick the freshest fruit from your own trees and bushes!
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... Read more »
We all know the term ‘shrubs’, but how they actually defined? A shrub is defined as a woody plant which is smaller than a tree and has several main stems growing from ground level and having a generally rounded shape. They vary in size from ground cover right up to huge shrubs which make a bold... 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 »
Growing your own plants from seed is always an exciting prospect. With a little bit of patience and a selection of seeds, it’s a very rewarding and cost effective way to add to your garden. So many types of plants can be grown from seed: annual and perennial flowers, herbs or vegetables and by following... Read more »
Herbaceous perennials are a wonderful group of plants which will reliably come into flower year after year from early spring to late summer and then die back to soil level in the winter. There are a few exceptions to this rule, but on the whole, once established, perennial plants are relatively hardy and... Read more »
Arguably the most quintessentially English flower – the Rose. With literally hundreds of different varieties, roses are easy to grow and if you follow a few simple steps, the plants will last for years ensuring... Read more »
For shape, structure and height in your garden look no further than introducing conifers. The vast majority of conifers are evergreen and will provide a strong silhouette in your garden throughout the year. With a... Read more »
