With the warmer, drier weather we’re experiencing in our summers, it’s more of a priority to think smartly about water use in the garden. Whether you’re nurturing a newly planted bed, tending to your containers, or keeping a prized lawn looking its best, water efficiency makes a real difference not just to your plants, but […]

Shady spots in a garden are often disappointingly resigned to being no grow areas, but with the right approach, they can become some of the most beautiful and productive parts of your outdoor space. Whether your garden is shaded by buildings, trees, or fences, there are plenty of ways to work with the light you […]

There’s something truly magical about a garden filled with fragrance. Whether it’s the heady perfume of summer roses, the fresh scent of spring hyacinths, or the honey-like aroma of winter flowering mahonia, scented plants bring an extra dimension of pleasure to your outdoor space. With just a bit of planning, you can enjoy delightful scents […]

Roses have long been admired for their beauty, charm and of course, their wonderful fragrance. While most roses possess some degree of scent, certain varieties are renowned for their exceptional fragrance that will carry on the air around the garden. The brilliant scents of roses can range from the classic Old Rose fragrance to notes […]

Hydrangeas are the showstoppers of so many gardens with their beautiful blooms in dreamy shades of blue, pink, white and purple brightening up any corner. But if you want your hydrangeas to keep flourishing year after year, well-timed pruning is key. When not pruned, hydrangeas can become overgrown, tangled, dense messes, almost completely unrecognisable and […]