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Advice & Inspiration

At Dan Cooper Garden I want to put the best tools in one hand and the best knowledge in the other. Here you'll find useful guides explaining how to get the most enjoyment from your garden each month, alongside brand profiles, interviews with my garden heroes, seasonal projects and step-by-step guides.
My Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Gardeners, 2024

My Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Gardeners, 2024

Need a hand selecting gifts for gardening friends and family? I've curated ten items for green-fingered growers that are guaranteed to delight them.

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Your Garden In November

Your Garden In November

A wet, mild October permits us to push winter preparation into November. We can take a gamble for so long, but ultimately we’ll need to act swiftly if we want to protect tender plants. Here's my low down on everything you need to do this month.

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How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter - The Dos and Don’ts

How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter - The Dos and Don’ts

Are you thinking of putting your gardens to bed for winter? Here's everything you need to know about readying your garden for the coldest months of the year.

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My Top 10 Autumn Gifts for Gardeners

My Top 10 Autumn Gifts for Gardeners

Autumn can be a tricky time to find the perfect gift for a gardener. In this short guide, I share seasonal inspiration and introduce you to my top 10 autumn gifts for gardeners.

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Your Garden In October

Your Garden In October

October can be glorious or ghastly, depending on how the weather gods are feeling. Take each day as it comes and enjoy your garden as it starts to slumber. Meanwhile, there's plenty to do in readiness for winter and spring.

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When And How To Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs

When And How To Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs

Planting bulbs is one of the easiest ways to fill a garden with vibrant colour in spring. Early autumn is the time to get going. Here's all the know-how to create a dazzling display.

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Image showing the difference between bypass and anvil secateurs for pruning

Anvil or Bypass - Which Type of Secateurs is Best for You?

Secateurs are essential tools for pruning. But did you know there are two distinct types - anvil and bypass? Understanding the difference between them is crucial for getting the best results.

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Your Garden In September

Your Garden In September

I’ve come to love September almost as much as May. It’s a month of gentle transition, bidding farewell to summer and ushering in autumn. Here's what your can be doing in your garden this month ....

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Why Plant In Autumn?

Why Plant In Autumn?

Gardeners traditionally consider autumn the best time to plant. It this just gardening lore, or are there good reasons to plant before winter arrives? Read on to find out.

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