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.

In The Know - Hedge Trimming

Soft and blousy or solid and structural, a well-maintained hedge makes the perfect, wildlife-friendly boundary or divider. Here's everything you need to know about keeping hedges neat and tidy.

Divine Dahlias - Get To Know & Grow Them

When it comes to colour, stature and flower-power, dahlias have few equals in the plant kingdom. Discover how to grow these rewarding garden plants successfully in my short introduction to dahlia cultivation.

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 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.

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 - 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.

A Warm Welcome From The Watch House

An introduction to my tiny courtyard garden packed with tropical plants in the beautiful seaside town of Broadstairs in Kent.

Preparing Your Garden For A Cold Snap

It’s spring and the weather is fine. Your garden is bursting into life and the temperature drops. Here's how to protect your plants.

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