Jobs for the garden in April
It's starting to get busy now as plants really begin to take off. It's such a lovely time of year to be outside enjoying the garden - even if it…
Rhododendron 'Crosswater Belle', a cinnabarinum hybrid raised by Ted Millais.
Expert advice on choosing and growing Rhododendrons and Azaleas
It’s now that time of the year when Rhododendrons and Azaleas are starting to put on vibrant displays of colour the length and breadth of the country. As a garden…
How to deer-proof your garden
Aaah, aren’t deer cute?! Well not if they’re munching your prize roses they’re not! I have to admit that my heart sinks a little when new clients tell me they…
Ponds are a really valuable way to attract wildlife into any garden
6 simple steps to creating a wildlife garden
I’m currently working with a pre-school nursery group to create a wildlife garden for the children to enjoy and learn from. Along with a living willow tunnel, a cosy seating…
How to choose the right trees for your garden
Autumn is the best time to plant new trees. From November until March you can buy a wide variety of ‘bare-root’ and rootball trees (which are dug out of the ground…
How to plan a successful kitchen garden
If you’re going to be growing fruit and vegetables on an annual basis, then it’s really good practice to plan your plot in advance with a view to rotating your…
Wildflower meadows – simply lovely
I don’t know what it is about wildflower meadows that are so appealing, but I for one love them! Maybe it’s just the gorgeous mix of simple flowers or the…
Inspire a generation – of gardeners
As Olympic Fever takes hold in Team GB and throughout the land, there’s been a huge amount of talk around the London 2012 slogan ‘Inspire a Generation’. Of course all…
Bumble bee on Allium Christophii
Make room for pollinators
Many people think that creating a wildlife-friendly garden is the preserve of eco-friendly sandal-wearing, tofu-munching people. And in some cases that may be true! But designing gardens with wildlife in mind…