David’s Blog
September recipe: Garden pizza
You can’t go wrong with a pizza night, whether as an activity with the [...]
Top plants to celebrate a new baby
The birth of a child is cause for celebration at any time of [...]
Plants for purpose: Chalky soil
Whatever your soil type, there are plants that will thrive and look absolutely [...]
Top job for September: Planting bulbs in autumn
As the weather turns from vibrant summer tones to muted autumnal colour, don’t be [...]
Using optical illusions in the garden
The garden is a place of wonder, and with clever designs and a bit [...]
Top ten plants for September
As summer transitions into autumn and the days slowly shorten with nights getting longer, [...]
Sunday Mirror article: Time to fight the slab
Front gardens are the best way to make a stunning first impression to visitors, [...]
My top 10 plants for the modern cottage garden style
Cottage gardens are having a revival. Annuals and perennials are jostling for attention [...]
Ways to create a pet friendly garden
Many pets are very social animals and most love to play outdoors whatever the [...]
Fruit harvest: What to do with a glut of apples
Tasting homegrown apples is one of the many joys of being a gardener. But [...]
Sunday Mirror article: Coastal haven
There’s never been a better time to enjoy the delights of the British seaside. [...]
Garden shapes and curves
Nurture your garden into good shape to create a unique space that makes [...]
Planting spring bulbs into your garden in autumn
Despite the dark evenings and drizzly, cold weather, autumn is the best time for [...]
The 5 best outdoor plants for beginner gardeners
One of the best decisions you can make is to take up or [...]
Fennel: Grow your own
The rich aniseed flavour of fennel has become a chef’s favourite the world over, [...]
Sunday Mirror article: Break from the border
We might be holidaying in the UK rather than flying abroad in droves this [...]
