A lush green, weed-free, healthy lawn is the perfect foil to lovely colourful flowers, shrubs, and trees in our gardens. However, it can be a bit of a battle at times getting it right. Just when you think you have, a dead patch can appear, or the general look of the lawn isn’t as green […]

Who doesn’t love strawberries? Up and down the country and the world over, people simply cannot get enough of these wonderful berries. Not only are they juicy with a wonderful flavour, but they are also versatile in their use whether it be enjoyed fresh off the vine, with a side of ice-cream, made into a […]

As our summers become hotter and drier generally, water becomes an ever more precious resource. Regions in the UK – especially the south – are enacting hosepipe bans more often as a result, and that puts much stress on our gardens, from the lawn to the plants, trees, and shrubs we love and have cared […]

If you’re looking to add some life and interest to your shady garden, then you’ll be pleased to know that perennial plants are a great choice. A perennial is a plant that lives for more than two years. There are two main types of perennial plants. Herbaceous perennials are those that reach their full height, flower […]