Updated 10/04/25 Tropical gardens are becoming increasingly popular in Britain. Their relaxing presence makes us feel like we’re on holiday without even leaving home. The plants are impactful and contemporary, but the overall feel is timeless, and they’re also really low maintenance. Many tropical plants are hardier than you might think and will survive cold [...]

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Introduction in garden centers up and down the country there are many questions asked a member of Staff outside of do you work here where the toilets and have you got a cafe I'm talking about questions that specifically relate to plants having a purpose within the garden over and [...]

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A narrow, sloping plot that was lacking in features was turned into a wonderland of adventures that satisfied all the senses. We needed to provide a safe space for the children to explore and exert energy and a relaxing spot for some time to escape. [...]

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Growing container plants is ideal for surrounding yourself with plants when you have a patio, balcony or small space. They add instant height to a space creating focal points and/or privacy. And they have the added advantage of being moveable around the space. Container gardening - the basics The amazing thing [...]

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Returning from sunny Mediterranean holidays surrounded by pretty, flowering plants can often lead to wistful wishing that we could recreate it in our gardens. The good news is that it is easily achievable. Here are a few suggestions on how to make your dream Mediterranean garden a reality. What features should be included [...]

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You blinked and before you knew it, 2022 had gone and now it’s January 2023! Now that the festivities are over, it’s a great time of the year to get outside and take a stroll around the garden. Not only to top up your vitamin D levels, but to assess what’s looking good. [...]

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The fantastic foliage of ferns gives real textural interest to any garden space. These versatile and verdant plants can do so much for so little, so let’s look at the top varieties and what they’ve got to offer to your plot. Dare to care Ferns are fantastic shade plants, though some [...]

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There’s nothing quite like the sight of a flower border at the height of its full floral flush to make the heart flutter and delight the senses. So I wanted to share some of my top plants for the back of the border. There are a few guiding principles to follow when choosing [...]

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Heathers are a wonderful addition to any garden because their compact, evergreen habit makes them a staple all year round. Find out what heather can bring to your space and how to keep it growing happily.   Why to choose heather Evergreen heathers provide year-round colour in your garden, and they’re extremely [...]

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Winter borders can be a joy to look at. Winter planting with bright coloured stems, seed heads from summer flowering plants, fresh winter flowers and evergreen shrubs all contributing to a colourful, interesting garden. Make a move Winter is also a good time to move trees and shrubs that you think would [...]

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Your garden may appear to die down over winter. But that’s not the case! The good news is that with a bit of careful planning you can have colour and interest right through the cold winter months. So here are a few tips on how best to achieve a winter garden design. [...]

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Summer Containers are a wonderful way of adding colour and plant interest to a patio, courtyard or any other area where planting into the soil is not an option. There are a wealth of styles and different materials for containers. And the important thing to remember is that, unless you fill your containers with [...]

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There's no need for your borders to be bare, even if they are sheltered. These shrubs, trees and flowers will add some colour and texture to your borders, some even encouraging bees and pollinators to pay a visit to your garden. Hebe These small, evergreen shrubs have simple paired leaves [...]

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Evergreens provide continuous interest in the garden all year round and are great for setting structure. They are easy to care for and there is sure to be one to fit the bill, whether you are looking for something to fill the gap in a border, or to make a statement in your garden. [...]

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