Inspiration
How to throw a garden party for the Coronation
If you want to celebrate the Kingโs Coronation your way, why not throw a garden party at home
Features
Whatever your level of gardening experience we have a selection of articles, guides and videos to advise and inspire you in your garden! Make sure to check back as new content is published regularly.
Inspiration
What is the secret of great summer pots?
Summer pots can either make or break a garden. If you get it right and maintain them throughout the summer months, then your garden will come alive and be the envy of your neighbours. Here...
Plants
How to rejuvenate shrubs
Shrubs are the backbone of our gardens but left to their own devices many will outgrow their allotted space or become lanky and flower poorly. Martyn Cox guides you on how to give even the...
Advice and Tips
Feeding time at Driftwood
Itโs spring and behind the scenes at Driftwood by Sea, Geoff Stonebanks is preparing his garden for its summer visitors.
Advice and Tips
Whatโs the best way to label garden plants?
After years of experimenting with different plant labelling techniques, Tamsin Westhorpe shares her views on how to keep track of specimens in the garden.
Plants
Can I plant bulbs for the summer?
With spring well underway, it’s time to plan and plant for the summer. Debi Holland chooses her five favourite summer bulbs and offers her tips and advice along the way
Wildlife
Bee a better gardener
Once you have taken stock of your plant survivors, spare a thought for some of the other creatures in your garden, in particular the bees.
Pests, weeds and diseases
How to tackle garden weeds
Love it or hate it, weeding the garden is something that needs to be done. Martyn Cox shares his hard earned experience in his new series for beginners.
Plants
Five favourite houseplants
Over the last few years houseplants have seen an upsurge in popularity and for good reason; having plants around us makes us feel good. Debi Holland takes us through her five favourite houseplants.
Advice and Tips
Feeding your garden plants
When the plants start growing it’s time to feed. Jean Vernon takes the mystery out of feeding your plants
Wildlife
Toads in the garden
They might be warty, but garden toads are good for the garden, says Jean Vernon.
Plants
Top 10 plants for beginners
Martyn Cox guides you through ten of his (almost) foolproof favourite plants for beginner gardeners.
Inspiration
Design for easy maintenance
Top garden design tips for designing a garden that is easy to maintain. Including ideas on designing paths, borders and where to put sheds and compost bins.
Grow your own
Kales, Collards and Coleworts
Former Hampton Court Palace Royal kitchen garden keeper, Vicki Cooke explores the weird and wonderful world of easy to grow kale.
Grow your own
Beat the fresh food crisis
The fresh fruit and vegetable shelves have never been so bare, but donโt despair. Our gardens can provide all sorts of fresh ingredients even now. Plus, with a little preplanning now, we can grow many...
Inspiration
Ways to save money in the garden
f you have any kind of outdoor space there are lots of ways to make more of it without busting the budget. Not only that but you can use your garden to grow and create...
