Garden
8 container plants that bloom by Christmas
While much of the garden will be looking bleak and barren come December, adding a few cheery winter-flowering plants in…
The Big Green Egg has had a sophisticated upgrade
When you think of premium BBQs, the first image that comes to mind is undoubtedly the Big Green Egg. Its round shape and British…
How to store bulbs before planting
It’s that exciting time of the year when we pour over bulb catalogues, deciding which varieties to buy for a beautiful display in…
Martin and Shirlie Kemp plant wildcard fruit in their garden
Martin and Shirlie Kemp took to Instagram to reveal their latest growing endeavour – grapevines. And while this may sound like a…
What to do with your lawn in September
If you are wondering what to do with your lawn in September, you’re not alone. Plenty of us have been eyeing our distressed grass…
What to do if your neighbour’s fence is falling into your garden
The neighbour’s fence is falling into my garden – what can I do? This is actually quite a common issue. It’s a problem that most…
6 scented spring bulbs to plant at your front door
As our gardens start to lose their summer shine, now’s the perfect time to start thinking ahead and getting things prepped for…
Can my neighbour cut down my tree?
Everyone knows that your neighbours are the luck of the draw, but on the whole I’ve always managed to maintain a courteous and…
5 beautiful flowers that continue to bloom into December
With the leaves slowly starting to fall and a slight chill in the air, autumn isn’t far away. After a summer full of colour, we…
Should you water bulbs after planting in autumn? How to nail your bulb aftercare and get them off to a good start
At this time of the year we’re all starting to plan our bulbs for the season ahead – deciding on our garden layouts, how to plant…
What do do with hydrangeas in September
Hydrangeas are at their peak from late spring through to autumn, but in September you’ll find their blooms starting to peter out…
These bulb alternatives to tulips will give me far less work
Whilst I love planting tulips, I fancy buying some alternative bulbs to tulips this year for my little garden. Can lesser-known…