Winter Flowers for Your Garden

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Top Ten Winter Flowers for Your Garden Although you might have to look a bit harder to spot them, it is possible to have winter flowers for your garden, at least in most parts of  the uk. Planning a successful all seasons garden depends on bold structure, a definite style and a good range of […]

Best Flowers for January Garden

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The Top Best Flowers for January Gardens Some of the best flowers for January gardens are also some of the most fragrant. Although small flowers  have to work hard to attract the attention the few insects that are around this time of year!  Even in the depths of winter there are always things to be […]

The Best Tree to Plant in Your Garden

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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

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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

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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 […]

Oxford Botanic Gardens Visit

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During this wet summer, you might be wondering how best to enjoy your garden during those rare sunny days. The Oxford Botanic Gardens are a fantastic place to visit year-round, offering new things to see and learn with each visit. It’s an excellent source of inspiration for your garden, no matter the season.   A […]

Plant Combination Ideas

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Plant Combination Ideas seen at RHS Chelsea. The Chelsea Flower Show is the perfect place for learning about plant combination ideas to copy in your own garden. When I first started visiting the RHS flower shows, plants were forced into flowering either early or late, so for example daffodils might be seen blooming in May, […]

Gardening by the Moon

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Gardening by the Moon In the age-old practice of gardening, there’s a mystical and fascinating method of gardening by the moon. This ancient method, deeply rooted in folklore and agricultural traditions, suggests that the phases of the moon can significantly influence plant growth. The moon affects the tides so some gardeners believe that it can […]

RHS Malvern Spring Festival

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Our RHS Malvern Spring Festival Show Garden Nature’s recovery is at the heart of the Wilder Spaces Show Garden at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2023. ‘Wilder Spaces’ is sponsored by The Wildlife Trusts, led by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) and its ecological consultancy Future Nature WTC. After our success at the […]

How to design my own garden

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FAQ How to Design my own Garden? Designing your own garden can be a fun and rewarding experience.  If you’ve ever asked yourself  “how to design my own garden?” this article may help!   Whether you have a large or small outdoor space, there are a few key steps you can follow to create a beautiful […]