Garden
Spring lawncare mistakes you don’t even realise you’re making
Spring is finally here, and for gardeners across the UK, it’s the most tempting time of year to dash outside with a mower, rake…
This is the most beautifully scented rambling rose for privacy
If you want to combine your love of roses with your love of privacy, I just discovered the perfect rambling variety for the job…
The destructive pest to watch out for in March
Let’s talk about aphids… last year we had an influx of them and they really did damage a lot of plants, including roses. This was…
The striped garden furniture trend is coming for your garden
As the weather is slowly but surely starting to warm up, it’s prime time to start addressing (and dressing) your garden. Early…
How to revive woody hydrangeas and get them blooming again
With their huge pompom blooms and long flowering seasons, they’re one of the great showstoppers of the British garden – but, if…
How to lay turf in spring – 6 foolproof steps to a strong lawn
Wondering how to lay turf in spring? If a new lawn is on your radar for 2026, turfing is one of the most popular methods. Of…
When to deadhead hydrangeas – plus Monty Don’s top tip
If you are lucky enough to have hydrangeas growing in your garden, you’ll know what a beautiful feature they make. However, if…
This is the most whimsical cottage garden plant I’ve ever seen
I came away from this year’s Garden Press Event blabbering non-stop about one plant that’s absolutely perfect for a cottage…
5 perennial plants to divide up in March
Perennials are plants that return year after year for more than two years, good examples are echinacea, lavender and hellebores…
What I do to my lawn in March (and what I leave until spring)
With the weather starting to warm up, I’m always tempted to rush outside and get started on all the gardening jobs I haven’t been…
March lawn care tips – 6 jobs to restore a winter-worn lawn
The very best March lawn care tips kill two birds with one stone: they revive a winter-worn lawn while getting it ready to become…
5 ways to make your garden sound wonderful
Often, without us realising, our gardens consist of plenty of different features that trigger our five senses, but one you…