Do you have strawberries growing in your garden? Why not make your very own delicious strawberry jam, perfect for enjoying with cream on a scone, or in a Victoria sponge. Growing your strawberries Strawberries can be grown from seed, but as this method takes over a year produce plants big enough to produce fruit, gardeners […]

Transform your garden into a space for relaxation with these tips on sensory planting and wildlife-friendly garden features. Unwind outdoors Make your garden a haven where you can enjoy other hobbies, too – such as yoga, flower-drying to make herb pillows, painting whatever is in bloom, or picking herbs for use in cooking or as […]

Perk up a shady corner with an exciting combination of plants – choose contrasting leaf shapes, interesting foliage colour, and pretty seasonal flowers. Shade-loving shrubs and perennials can be used to add colour and interest to your garden for long periods of the year. Many shade-tolerant plants have beautiful leaves in interesting shapes, as well […]

Here are some ‘night garden’ plants chosen by our experts. They have selected some of their favourite plants that have a beautiful fragrance at night or are particularly reflective in the moonlight. Chris Carpenter – Plant Area Manager at Squire’s Milford Here are some of my favourites that I have in my own garden. They […]

This year, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service. If you have been following and celebrating Her Majesty’s historic reign, then we have an idea for the garden you might like that comes with several benefits. A whole range of lovely plants […]