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.

Why Plant In Autumn?

Gardeners traditionally consider autumn the best time to plant. It this just gardening lore, or are there good reasons to plant before winter arrives? Read on to find out.

How to Create a Tropical Garden

Do you have a penchant for palms, go giddy for gingers or bonkers for bananas? If you like the idea of creating a tropical garden but don’t know where to start, read on for tips from a jungle garden junkie.

Simple Summer Rose Care

It's been a vintage year for roses, but how do you keep the show of flowers and healthy foliage going all summer long? Read on for my simple summer rose care tips .....

Meet My New Brands for Spring 2024

Spring is here and with it comes a host of new brands to surprise and delight you. In this post I'll introduce you to Dan Cooper Garden's newest cast members!

My Top 10 Gifts for Mums

Flowers, chocolates and jewellery might be the most commonly bought gifts for mums, but if, like me, you prefer to seek out less expected presents, this is the list for you.

How to chit potatoes

If you’re thinking about growing a crop of potatoes, you’ve probably heard the term ‘chitting’. It’s a straightforward gardening trick that may get you a earlier, larger crop. If you’ve got children, it’s also fun and educational to do as a family. Here's how.

My Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Gardeners

If you're not sure what to buy your garden-loving friends and family for Christmas, you've found the right place. Here, I share my top ten gifts for gardeners, from inexpensive stocking fillers to special treats.

An Introduction to my Signature Hand Tools

My Signature hand tools are simply designed and made to last a lifetime. In this post and accompanying video, I introduce the full range of tools and explain how to use and care for them.

In The Know - How My Christmas Decorations Are Made

Making glass Christmas decorations is a fascinating process - one that has barely changed over the last century. In this guide, I share the skill and artistry that goes into crafting my exclusive range of festive ornaments.

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