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Make your garden pet-friendly
If you want to share your garden with a family pet, there are some things you need to consider. Pet-owner Geoff Stonebanks explains.
Geoff Stonebanks
Geoff Stonebanks lives in Bishopstone, near Seaford in East Sussex and spends all his time gardening, writing for various garden media and fundraising for charity. In 2026, appointed a full member of the Garden Media Guild. Using his multi award-winning garden - Driftwood - he has raised over £182,000 for various charities in 16 years, £123,606 of that for Macmillan Cancer Support, until 2025 and thereafter, the National Garden Scheme. The garden, which first opened to the public in 2009 has featured twice on BBC2 Gardeners' World, Good Morning Britain, on George Clarke's Kitchen VS Gardens on C4 and in many national and local media publications. In his spare time, Geoff is also the Publicity Officer in East & Mid Sussex for the National Garden Scheme.
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What are the secrets to a successful garden
Award-winning garden designer Geoff Stonebanks shares the secrets of his successful plot.
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Are there clever short cuts to make gardening easier?
As age slows us down, are there ways to age-proof your garden? Geoff Stonebanks explores.
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Can you be a greener gardener?
Gardeners are on the front line when it comes to caring for nature. Geoff Stonebanks shares his take on gardening with a greener approach.
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Future proofing the garden
Geoff Stonebanks has some advice on how to make your garden more resilient, ensuring it can adapt, survive and recover from extreme weather.
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Gardening in climate change
The unpredictable weather has left gardeners struggling to care for their plants. Geoff Stonebanks shares his hard-earned advice.
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How can I create a beach garden?
If you dream of having a summer seaside garden? Take some advice from an award-winning garden designer who lives and gardens next to the sea.
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The soothing impact of water in a garden
Geoff Stonebanks explores the sound of water in the garden and how it changes our enjoyment.
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My trusted garden props
Geoff Stonebanks reveals his must have tools and accessories that help keep his garden looking fabulous.
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My garden escape
When life is challenging, our gardens offer a form of escapism and self-healing too says Geoff Stonebanks.
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The Flower Power magic
Geoff Stonebanks meets Flower Power Plant Food and never looks back.
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How to style your garden
Sometimes gardening is like dressing a theatre set. Geoff Stonebanks shares his successful gardening style.
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Fresh garden ideas at Driftwood By Sea
Award-winning garden designer Geoff Stonebanks shares some new ideas for his garden for 2024.
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Gardening for hope
Over recent years there has been much research indicating that gardens and green spaces are associated with better physical, social and mental health.
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Minimal Maintenance
As Geoff Stonebanks marks a landmark birthday, he shares some secrets he has learned along the way.
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