Advice & Inspiration
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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Why Choose Copper Tools?
Copper tools have been around since the Bronze Age and many experienced gardeners swear by them. Why choose them over other metals? I explain their exceptional properties in my expert guide.
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In The Know - The June Gap
Just when bees need food the most there's a brief period when flowers are in surprisingly short supply. Here's how we can help pollinators bridge the June gap.
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How To Revive Snow-Damaged Plants
Snow won't harm most plants, but it can be damaging or even fatal for tender, frail or delicate treasures. In this post, I explain measures you can take to protect your plants from snow damage, with tips on reviving them later.
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Ten Great Plants For Spring Pots
After a long, cold winter, you garden may lack excitement. If you want to restore its wow factor, here are ten great plants that you can plant alongside your spring-flowering bulbs for instant colour, texture and scent.
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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.
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Essential Tools For Every Gardener
Gardening without tools is like attempting to cook without pans - possible, but unlikely to elicit great results. Happily, you need much less equipment to garden successfully than you do to cook up a storm. Read on to discover all the essentials.
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Why bare-rooted plants are the way forward
Grown in fields and lifted for sale whilst they are dormant, bare-rooted plants can seem like a dubious prospect. In reality, they're no different to a bulb or seed. In this post, I explain why bare-rooted plants are good for your garden, your purse and the environment.
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Simple Winter Houseplant Care
During the shortest, coolest days of the year, houseplants grow more slowly, calling for a slightly different care regime. Here I share my ten-point plan for keeping your plants happy and healthy between November and February.
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