Water is an essential element in nature to support life and adding it to your garden is a fantastic way to transform the space into a thriving sanctuary for local wildlife, providing the likes of birds, hedgehogs, dormice, frogs, insects and more, a place to drink from and bathe. By adding water in the form […]

A new-build garden often starts as a blank canvas, whether it’s just bare soil or plain turf. While the initial state might feel uninspiring, it’s actually a fantastic opportunity to design your outdoor space entirely to your preferences. By considering your garden’s unique conditions and carefully planning your planting, you can create a vibrant and […]

Few flowers are as synonymous with early spring as the cheerful primrose. Even before the daffodils pop up, the vibrant hues of primroses burst forth bringing colour back to the garden after the gloomy winter months. Primroses are part of the Primulaceae family, which boasts nearly 1,000 species including Primula and Auricula, so there’s definitely […]

When it comes to choosing your spring flowering bulbs there are a few considerations we think are useful to run through beforehand, all helping to achieve a successful and wonderfully colourful spring display. Fundamentally the most important aspect is the quality of the bulbs, and naturally you will want the highest quality to produce the […]

Layering spring bulbs in pots and containers is a brilliant way to create a glorious mini garden that blooms throughout the spring season in nearly any sized space from a large patio to a flat balcony. The technique, often referred to as creating a “bulb lasagne,” ensures that you have flowers popping up one after […]