How to Save Money on Gardening
How can I make my garden look nice with no money? Here are ten ideas on how to save money on Gardening and create a gorgeous garden. Traditional gardeners are a thrifty bunch and have an arsenal of practical ways you can use to save money on gardening. 1. How can I save money on […]
How to Make Compost at Home
How to Make Compost at Home – Easily As the autumn leaves fall, this is the perfect time of year to start a compost heap. This article is to show you how to make compost at home and the reason it is important is because the best gift you can give your garden is to […]
Modern Cottage Garden Design
How to Design a Modern Cottage Garden Modern cottage garden design is possible to achieve, no matter what the size, shape or age of your house. Here is some inspiration and various ideas on how you can get started, based on our garden design and experience over the last twenty years! First things first […]
Alternatives to a box hedge
Ideas for Alternatives to a Box hedge in the Garden In recent years it has become more common for people to ask for alternatives to a box hedge in their garden. Box (buxus) it is native to southern areas of the uk, thriving on hillsides, in woodland or scrub. The best known wild populations of […]
Chelsea flower show small garden ideas
Small garden ideas – inspiration from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. If you’re looking for small garden ideas, garden shows can be an excellent source of inspiration. To glean the latest ideas for your garden the best of the best in the world has got to be the Chelsea Flower show, held in the grounds […]
Small garden design inspiration
Small Garden Design inspiration at the Malvern Spring Show 2022 The RHS Malvern Spring Show is the place to go for small garden inspiration. We’re so proud to have been awarded Silver Gilt at this year’s RHS Malvern. The RHS motto is ‘inspiring everyone to grow’ and this year’s show certainly fulfilled that brief. […]
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 lots of choices of trees for small gardens that won’t quickly outgrow their welcome. There are many species, for example crab apples, maples and cherries that even the smallest of gardens will accommodate. It will […]
Alternative Lawn Ideas
What can I use instead of grass for my lawn? Many people love a stripy green lawn but it can be hard work to keep it looking good, that’s when we need to think of alternative lawn ideas. Sometimes there are areas in a garden where you might want a patch of green without all […]
How to Improve Soil Drainage
It all starts with the soil! Here’s how to improve soil drainage If you want an abundant garden jammed with healthy plants you have to have good drainage. Most plants will not flourish in heavy, waterlogged soil so the essential ingredient to a good garden is to improve soil drainage. Getting it right is a […]
Companion Planting
What is Companion Planting? Companion planting is a great way to attract the right pollinators whilst keeping enemies at bay. The purpose of companion planting is to keep a natural balance in your garden, saving time and money by grouping plants together which complement each other. Although the idea has become more prevalent recently it […]