David’s Blog
Plants for purpose: Plants for a garden path
Garden paths come in all different shapes and sizes but it’s what’s planted [...]
Top ten plants for November
Just because it’s getting colder and gloomier outside it doesn’t mean your garden can’t [...]
Don’t be a flaming hedgehog killer
It’s November, which means Guy Fawkes Night will soon be upon us. So, when [...]
Planting for areas with high wind
Strong winds can be a gardener’s worst nightmare, especially salty winds in coastal [...]
Fruits to plant in autumn
There are many fruits to plant in autumn, and [...]
Overwintering crops in your garden
Though our gardens may have slowed down a bit, they never come to a [...]
How to create autumn garden colour using late-flowering plants
Autumn is in full swing as are the orange and reds of the season. [...]
What tools does a beginner gardener need?
Walking into a garden centre as a brand new gardener can be absolutely bewildering. [...]
Sunday Mirror article: Ways to make wildlife welcome
Britain was once entirely covered in woodland and home to many wildlife species. But [...]
What to do with a pumpkin after Halloween
Once Halloween is over and the trick or treaters have been and gone, [...]
Top 12 pumpkins, gourds and winter squashes
An icon of autumn, pumpkins immediately make us think of Jack o’Lanterns carved by [...]
How to create your own secret garden
I’m really looking forward to taking my children to see the new film adaptation [...]
Sunday Mirror article: Super natural
Spooky season is upon us and the best thing about Halloween is seeing the [...]
Top ten plants for a colourful retro-style garden
For a retro-style garden with plenty of colour pops and fun textures, look no [...]
My guide to building and planting in raised beds
Raised beds are a great way of growing in your garden, they allow you [...]
A guide to garden pathways
Whether you’re separating the outdoor dining area from the vegetable patch or need an [...]
