Planting for autumn colour

Planting for autumn colour

There’s a hint of wistfulness in the air for me as the seasons change, days get shorter and the weather starts to turn. Where has summer gone?! On the other hand, there’s a majesty about autumn colours that’s really easy and rewarding to bring into...
The best screening plants for garden privacy

The best screening plants for garden privacy

My readers often ask how to use planting in their gardens to create privacy, block an unsightly view or cushion noise pollution from nearby roads or train tracks. Whether you’re keen to forget about a not-so-attractive vista at the end of your garden, create a...
Your post-holiday garden care guide

Your post-holiday garden care guide

We’re all going on a summer holiday! Well, if we’re lucky that is. After the year or so we’ve had, most of us are more in need of a holiday than ever before. Many of us have recently had plenty of time at home to carefully tend the garden, so the...
A guide to summer pruning

A guide to summer pruning

When you’re busy enjoying the summertime in your garden, it can be easy to overlook tasks like summer pruning. Pruning is for when plants are dormant in winter, right? Well… not quite. Summer pruning is essential to keep your plants strong, healthy, in...
The best crops to grow in small spaces

The best crops to grow in small spaces

You just can’t beat the taste and satisfaction levels of home-grown produce. If you have a smaller garden, a paved yard or even a balcony, you may feel that you don’t have enough space to grow your own fruit and veg. However, there are lots of great fruit...