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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.
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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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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Big Ideas for Small Spaces

Big Ideas for Small Spaces

Tight for outside space? Here are my tips on how to get the most from a smaller garden.

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How To Cut And Care For Flowers

How To Cut And Care For Flowers

As summer reaches its zenith, so do our flower gardens. After months of hard work, there are rich pickings to be had. In this short guide, I share my top tips for cutting and caring for flowers, highlighting the essential tools every gardener needs.

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Your Garden In August

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.

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Ten things you don't need to do in your garden

Ten things you don't need to do in your garden

Does the thought of going into your garden overwhelm you? Perhaps you simply want to spend more time enjoying your outdoor space. If this rings true, here I share ten things you don’t need to do in your perfectly imperfect garden.

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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR GARDEN FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR GARDEN FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

We spend the year eagerly anticipating our summer holidays. But while we’re topping up our tans our gardens are reaching their peak. In this guide, I’ve compiled everything you need to know about preparing your garden before you jet off.

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RHS Hampton Court Flower Festival 2023 - Five Great Ideas to Try at Home

RHS Hampton Court Flower Festival 2023 - Five Great Ideas to Try at Home

Flower shows are great places to pick up ideas for our gardens. Here are my top five ideas from this year's Hampton Court Flower Festival, along with tips for getting the most from your visit.

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Your Garden in July

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.

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