If you're going to design your garden - Don't do this!
Designing a garden can be daunting, especially if you don't know much about design, plants or gardening. But you can design your garden well, if you follow some simple steps. The first one is elimi...
29 Sep 202321min
You don't need to become a gardener to have an amazing garden
What makes a garden truly amazing? The truth is nothing - it's a choice; Does the garden amaze us? Creating an amazing garden isn't then an impossible dream! If you want to know how you can transfor...
22 Sep 202324min
What's wrong with Orange!
Absolutely one of the best colour combinations in a garden is green .... and orange! So why do so many gardeners shy away from orange-coloured plants in their gardens? Bright colours are brilliant, bu...
7 Jul 202315min
Gardening's going 'Up the Wall'
If space in the garden is limited, vertical gardening is a must, but how can you get it 'right'? What are the best plants to use and what are the pitfalls and problems to consider before you put your...
30 Jun 202319min
Are your garden boundaries barriers?
All gardens have boundaries, but these can often feel like barriers. Personal security is an issue, but if your boundary becomes a barrier, you will always lose more than you gain. So what makes a bou...
23 Jun 202320min
Trend-setting ideas for 2023
How to Become a Plotting Shed Pioneer. This week Rachel challenges you to rethink your gardens, made simple changes to your gardening habits and set the trends for everyone else to follow. The aim; to...
16 Jun 202321min
Transform your idea of a garden layout - go reverse!
Most if not all garden design is based around a similar format, we create space in the middle of the garden and plant round the edges - but does this make for the best and most interesting gardens? Or...
9 Jun 202311min
Become a garden referee - you'll be happier if you do!
OK, what's a garden referee? Well, it's all about your relationship with your garden and how a few simple changes to your perception of gardening can transform your relationship with your garden. All...
2 Jun 202322min
