What is Mulch?
A Complete Guide to Garden Mulching Mulch is one of the most important tools in gardening and landscaping, yet many people aren’t sure exactly what it is or how to use it effectively. If you’re wondering what is mulch, what it’s made from, and the best options for your plants, this guide will cover everything […]
September Gardening Tips
If you’ve managed to keep up with the deadheading, all the tender annual plants will still be filling your garden with bright, strong colour. Long, warm days are coming to an end for another year and should therefore be relished and appreciated all the more. There is plenty to keep gardeners busy at this time […]
September birth flower garden ideas
September Birth Flower – Garden Ideas for Oxfordshire Homes Asters and Morning Glory – Beautiful September Birth Flowers If you’re looking for inspiration this autumn, our September birth flowers garden ideas show how asters and morning glories can bring colour, charm, and meaning to your garden. These two plants are not only rich in symbolism […]
How to Grow Tulips
A Beginners Guide on How to Grow Tulips Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just someone who loves a bright, cheerful bloom, tulips are a must-have in the spring garden and how to grow tulips is easy by following a few rules. Where is the Best Place to Plant Tulips? Tulips look best when planted […]
The Best Tree to Plant in Your Garden
What is the Best Tree to Plant in Your Garden? Trees of course are vital to our environment, put simply, they promote life, but, the best tree to plant in your garden will depend on a variety of factors. Planting a tree is a symbol of hope and belief in the future. Mundane as it […]
Wildlife Gardening Ideas
Easy Wildlife Gardening Ideas for your own Garden In 2023 we created a garden at RHS Malvern dedicated to giving the thousands of visitors to the Spring show simple wildlife garden ideas. Our ‘Wilder Spaces Garden’ won a coveted Gold Award, in addition to Best in Show, Best Construction and the People’s Choice Award, earning national […]
How to Create a Wildflower Meadow
How to create a wildflower meadow in the garden? How to create a wildflower meadow is a question I’m often asked, very happy to answer and indeed encourage! Small things in a garden can have a big impact and there is a growing awareness that by deliberately leaving an area to grow more freely is […]
November Gardening Jobs
Plant tulips this month as the temperature is cool enough to discourage fungal diseases. Check for blue mould on your bulbs and do not plant them if you discover it. They do require good drainage so you can mix your soil with gravel if your soil is heavy clay. The end that tapers is the […]
Jobs for the October Garden
Autumn’s fallen leaves are precious and shouldn’t be wasted in a garden. Rake them up to make leaf mould to be used next autumn as a mulch and soil improver. If they aren’t too wet, use the mower to break them up, especially if you have a large garden. The leaves decompose faster if broken […]
Jobs for the September garden
A well-designed garden always has lots of bulbs involved and now is the time to buy them. There are hardly any areas of a garden that bulbs can’t be planted. You can plant bulbs between shrubs or herbaceous plants, in rock gardens or in the lawn. Spring-flowering bulbs can be planted in drifts, just as […]