5 essential … plants to brighten a shady corner
Many people panic when faced with shady areas to plant and seem to think ‘nothing will grow in shade’. SO not true! It’s a fact that flowering interest is limited…
5 essential … plants to grow under trees
One of the trickiest places to grow plants is under trees and shrubs where moisture and light are at a premium. Here’s a small selection of plants which are perfectly…
Sawn edged Yorkstone with a smooth finish
Designer guide to …. choosing paving stone for your garden
I have a number of garden design plans which are nearing completion at the moment and we’re getting to the tricky subject of paving choices. It really is one of…
5 essential … small evergreen plants
Evergreen plants are invaluable to give a garden some interest in the depths of winter. And small evergreens are particularly useful to grow near paths and deciduous shrubs or trees,…
The framework of pleached trees is attractive in its own right after the leaves have fallen
How to create the perfect winter garden
If you look at your garden in the depths of winter are you pleased with what you see? Is it an uplifting space with lots of attractive plants, colour and…
Fabulous plants for December
Who said winter is a boring time in the garden?! There are lots of great plants which provide visual interest at this time of year, and here is just a…
Beech columns and hedges at RHS Wisley
Fabulous plants for November
All is not lost! Although there's no denying there isn't as much colour and interest to enjoy in the garden at this time of year, there's still a number of…
Horatio’s Garden – fantastic garden, fantastic cause
On a gloomy, chilly afternoon recently I headed off to Salisbury to visit a garden I have been keen to see for ages. Tucked away in the grounds of Salisbury…
Jobs for the garden in October
It's time to start thinking about clearing your garden and preparing for winter. Here are a number of jobs you can be doing this month: If you have heavy or…