Advice & Inspiration
My Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Gardeners, 2025
If you need an inspired gift for a gardener this Christmas, I've done the hard graft for you. Read on to discover ten present ideas that won't fail to delight even the most demanding horticulturist.
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How to Storm-Proof your Garden
Forget about cold; wind is a gardener's worst enemy. Here I share a host of sensible precautions that all gardeners can take when storms and gales are forecast.
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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 preparing your garden, including an introduction to the Chop and Drop method of composting.
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The Late Late Flower Show - Ten Plants That Bloom from Late Autumn until Christmas
We start the New Year with snowdrops and aconites, but how can we bridge that awkward gap between late autumn and Christmas? Read on to discover some of my favourite late bloomers.
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Five Ways To Use Fallen Leaves In Your Garden
Do you have more autumn leaves than you can cope with? Before consigning them to the green waste or compost bin, discover how fallen foliage could improve the health and biodiversity of your garden.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Six Strategies To Stop Slugs And Snails Eating Your Hostas
Are you fed up with molluscs eyeing up your hostas like an all-you-can-eat buffet? Don’t give up until you’ve tried these simple strategies for keeping them blemish-free.
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