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.

Helpful Hosepipe Ban Hacks

A hosepipe ban is the last thing any gardener wants, however it need not spell disaster for our precious plants. Here are my top tips for limiting any harm that might be done to your garden and its inhabitants when water restrictions are in place.

Simple Summer Pruning

Summer is the perfect time to prune away old or excessive growth, ensuring plants remain healthy, productive and good-looking for the rest of the year. Here's what to do and the tools to do it with.

Simple Summer Houseplant Care

Summer provides ideal growing conditions for houseplants but to give their best they still require a helping hand from us. Here are my top tips for keeping your houseplants happy and healthy during the warmer months of the year.

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.

In The Know - 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.

In The Know - Deadheading

Removing spent flowers is one of those routine tasks that we either love or hate, but it's important that it gets done! Here's why ......

In The Know - The Chelsea Chop

Sounds brutal? It's really not! Extend the flowering period of your prized perennials by giving them a judicious trim in late May.

In the know - Hardening Off

In this simple guide I introduce you to the technique of toughening up young plants in readiness for a healthy life outdoors.

Being A Bee-Friendly Gardener

The world needs bees! As garden lovers, we can each play an important part in helping them to thrive. This easy guide provides simple tips on how to make your garden more pollinator-friendly.

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