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A trellis is a great way of adding vertical interest. It creates privacy and [...]

It’s been an unusually hot and dry summer this year. And, as a result, [...]

September is a month of mists and mellow fruitfulness, often with warm, bright, sunny [...]

Updated28/08/2025 Indoor hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are ideal for bringing colour and fragrance into your [...]

Updated 26/08/25 There are over 500 different species of aphids in Britain, ranging [...]

Ants are an often-misunderstood creature in the garden and are part of the [...]

Petunias are a gardener’s dream for injecting vibrant colour and fragrance into borders, [...]

We all love summer. This is the time you can enjoy the fruits of your gardening [...]

There’s something almost magical about the globe-like blooms of alliums, hovering like fireworks [...]

Keep your garden thriving this August Hi, August brings the golden days of [...]

Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow. Especially when you’re [...]

August is traditionally the month for taking a family holiday. If you’ve returned from [...]

Evergreen lavender comes into its own during the summer months when its stems are [...]

It’s said that the ideal soil for successfully growing many types of plants is [...]

Sunflowers are undeniably cheerful. With their sunny faces tracking the arc of the [...]

I’ve had the pleasure of growing agapanthus, otherwise known as African lilies, in [...]