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.

Your Garden In August

August is a watershed month in the gardening year, a moment when our gardens reach their peak volume and visual strength before evaporating into the soft airiness of autumn. Read on to find out how to prolong the summer magic for as long as possible.

Crazy for Kenzan - How to Use Flower Frogs to Display Flowers

Have you ever wished you could quickly and simply display a few flowers without floral foam or a conventional vase? The solution is a flower frog. Discover how to use one, and prepare to get hooked!

Simple Summer Pruning

Summer is the perfect time to prune away old or excessive growth, ensuring plants remain healthy, productive, and visually appealing for the rest of the year. Here's what to do and which tools to use.

Ten Tender Foliage Plants For Your Summer Garden

What part does foliage play in your garden? If it's only a support act, it's time to review your lineup and book some crowd-pleasing foliage plants to headline your summer show.

Your Garden in July

There is plenty to be done in the garden during July, but in less of a hurry than before. This leaves time for relaxation, planning and entertaining. Here's what you can be doing outside this month.

5 Ways To Keep Your Summer Garden Blooming

You've spent months carefully preparing your garden for summer. It's filled with colourful blooms, and you'd like it to stay that way. Here's how to do it.

How To Water Wisely

We all know what watering is, but how wisely do we use water in our gardens? In this guide I share tips and techniques for watering successfully and sustainably.

How to Help Your Garden Survive a Heatwave

While the announcement of a heatwave might be welcome news for some, others may panic and reach for the garden hose. Before following suit, read my expert tips on gardening during hot weather.

How to Create a Drought-Tolerant Garden

What can we do to prepare our gardens for hotter, drier summers? The good news is that we can build resilience and beauty into outdoor spaces with clever planning and drought-tolerant planting.

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