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.

How to Maintain Garden Tools

Regular cleaning and maintenance ensures your garden tools remain effective and safe, preventing them from spreading diseases and helping them last for longer. In this guide, I explain how to look after all the most important tools in your shed.

My Chelsea Flower Show Survival Guide

Are you going to the Chelsea Flower Show and want to make the most of your day? My survival guide will tell you how to avoid the crowds, save money and guard against the infamous Chelsea cough.

Sustainable Gardening 101 - Water Conservation

Britain's water supply is increasingly strained, and rising bills are affecting everyone. This guide presents practical and effective strategies for reducing water use in your garden, helping you conserve this precious resource and save money.

Your Garden In April

April is one of the most joyful and uplifting months to be a gardener. My handy guide will help you get the most from your garden, come rain or shine.

Time Out With ... Eddie Mordue of Traditional Garden Growers

“We are not just growing plants, we are growing soil”, declares Eddie Mordue, founder of Traditional Garden Growers. Find out more about his philosophy, as we take ten minutes to catch up.

Your Garden In March

Although winter’s icy fingers cling to March, their grip weakens daily. It's time to complete pruning and tidying and move on to planting, feeding and sowing seeds. Read on to discover all the delights this pivotal month has to offer.

Why Evergreens Turn Red In Winter

Are your evergreens turning orange, red or purple in the winter? Should you be concerned? In this article, I'll explain when 'winter bronzing' is a problem and when you can rest assured it's a natural response to cold weather.

How To Divide Clump-Forming Perennials

Who doesn't love the idea of free plants? In this article, I explain how to divide clumping perennials to create healthy new plants for you to grow or share.

Why Choose Copper and Bronze Tools?

Copper and bronze tools have been used by humans for over 5000 years. Many experienced gardeners swear by them, but are they better than steel or aluminium versions? In this post, I explain why our ancestors were on to a good thing.

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