In our gardening tips section, we offer information on topics such as Best Trees for Planting in Wet Ground or Which plants work best in a dry garden and how to care for Autumn Fruit.
How To Create A Garden Orchard
Orchards are really beautiful places, but not many of us have a field-sized back garden to plant the orchard that dreams are made of! But wait, the good news is you don’t need a field - because the number of trees officially required to make an orchard is just five. And with the increasing [...]
How To Create A Balcony Garden
Balcony gardening has become popular and it’s about time! There are many lifeless balconies across the UK in need of greenery, not least because plants improve our mental health and support our struggling pollinators. If you have a balcony or a patio you can create a relaxing, cheerful, and [...]
Transform Your Garden With Low Maintenance Dwarf Conifers
If you’re looking for that elusive low maintenance yet still attractive plant let us introduce you to dwarf conifers. No groaning ‘Oh not those petrol station plants’ at the back, please. Dwarf conifers are so much more than problem ground fillers. There are beautiful varieties available and [...]
Growing Trees and Shrubs in Containers
A question we’re often asked is ‘Can I grow this in a pot?’ The answer is usually yes, but you need to put in more work when growing trees and shrubs in containers compared to plants growing in the ground. Plants are supposed to grow in the ground, it's where water and nutrients they need to [...]
Best Fruit Trees For Small Gardens
Most gardens can accommodate a fruit tree even if they’re very compact because fruit can be grown in some pretty stylish space-saving ways. The massive light-blocking, grass-killing tree is no longer needed to produce a tasty crop of fruits. The best fruit trees for small gardens are often [...]
Stretching Exercises for Gardeners - 8 Easy Steps in under 10 Minutes to Warm Up before Gardening
The Activity of Gardening Stretching Exercises for Gardeners - 8 Easy Steps in 10 Minutes to Warm Up A garden is a truly wonderful thing. We’re right to feel proud of our own garden, as after all, we spend so much time in it (particularly during these hotter summer months). We are forever [...]