David’s Blog
How to grow hollyhocks in your garden
Alcea, or hollyhocks, are perfect picks for the back of the border where they [...]
Take part in No Mow May to help garden wildlife
Our lawns are hotspots for biodiversity, which is why Plantlife’s campaign proposes that people [...]
Top tips for safety and protection in the garden
At this time of year, we spend a lot more hours in the garden. [...]
10 plants for garden focal points
There are some plants that are true showstoppers, whether their flowers, foliage, texture, [...]
How to be great at growbag gardening
You don’t need a farm, or even a vast garden, to grow your [...]
10 plants for exposed site gardens
If your garden is a little more open to the elements, then you [...]
Getting the best look with lawn edging
Clean lines look tidy and save work and having a well-defined edge to a [...]
How to create the perfect window box
Whether you’re new to gardening and have no outdoor space at all, or [...]
Growing pelargoniums in the garden
A stunning summer flower, pelargoniums are a must have for beds, borders and containers [...]
Top plants for topiary in the garden
Topiary is a terrific choice for adding ornamental and architectural interest to the garden. [...]
A guide to growing foxgloves in your garden
The iconic spires of bell-shaped tubular flowers of foxgloves are another popular pick for [...]
A quick guide to growing summer bedding plants
Bedding plants provide instant, impactful colour around the garden in spring and summer. [...]
How to grow lilies and the best varieties to buy
Lily, or lilium, are summer-flowering bulbs famous for their elegant and exotic-looking flowers. They grow [...]
Add structure with topiary in the garden
When it comes to kitting out your garden in lush green life, you may [...]
Top grow your own fruit for May
Whilst you’re busy on the veg plot hardening off and planting out seedlings, don’t [...]
Top grow your own veg for May
This May, find out which grow your own veg you can get growing in [...]
