Planning a New Build Garden Design A new build garden presents a challenge to even the keenest of gardeners. You may find the garden is a big square of mud, or you may have been left with a lawn, but nothing else. For some people the idea of planning a new build garden is exciting. All that space to do … Read More
Flowering shrubs for April
Flowering shrubs for April gardens in the UK (US Zone 9) April is probably the most exciting month of the year in the gardening calendar. Things suddenly begin to look green and vibrant and the warmer days and lighter evenings can gladden the heart of every gardener. Here are some ideas for flowering shrubs for April colour, scent and foliage. … Read More
How To Improve Garden Soil
If you want an abundant garden jammed with healthy plants the essential ingredient is good garden soil and getting it right is a continuing process. There are no short cuts, it can be hard work to improve soil quality and takes years. However, if you get the soil right, you will be rewarded with strong, vigorous plants that resist pests … Read More
Trees for Small Gardens
🌳Top Ten Ideas for trees for small gardens If you have a small garden, don’t rule out trees. There are many species, for example crab apples, maples and cherries that even the smallest of gardens will accommodate. It will have to work hard to justify its space and must be chosen carefully. The following are my top ten trees for … Read More
Trees for Spring Blossom
Tree for spring blossom to help our bees in the garden 🌸🐝 If you want to help the plight of bees probably the best thing you can do is to plant trees for spring blossom, even one can make a big difference! My top ten trees for spring blossom for southern areas of the UK (US Zone 9) 🌸Cherry trees, … Read More