Top tips for any gardener

Top tips for any gardener

Spring is here! It’s a great time to put your hand to gardening. Be it growing from seed, nursing plug plants or planting established shrubs, I’ve put together some information a gardener of any skill set may find useful. Get to know your space If you’re new to...
DIY your own herbal hanging basket

DIY your own herbal hanging basket

This particular DIY project is one that’s close to my heart as it combines two of my favourite things: cooking and gardening! This lovely and simple hanging basket will mean you’ve got a pretty, functional and long-lasting garden feature that’s close...
Great fruit trees for pot planting

Great fruit trees for pot planting

Growing your own tree fruit in your garden may seem ambitious – not everyone has the space for sprawling pear and apple trees, you may think. But with the development of dwarf rootstocks (rooted stems that juvenile trees are grafted on to), growing a fruit tree...
Five great trees for smaller gardens

Five great trees for smaller gardens

I’m a firm believer in the simple, natural beauty of trees and love to be around them whenever I can. Just because your plot is on the more modest side, don’t be fooled into thinking you can’t fit a tree in. There are lots of gorgeous, attractive,...
Caring for your garden tools

Caring for your garden tools

When we purchase things for our home, we want to make sure that the items look and behave their best for as long as possible. We’ll do things to maintain their good condition, and take some pride in them – so why not take the same care with the garden...