Garden
4 major hydrangea pruning mistakes to avoid this spring
Sorry seems to be the hardest word. Especially when you’ve committed one of the most common hydrangea pruning mistakes. Of…
Gardeners urged to check for rare, pink daffodil this spring
The RHS is urging gardeners to check for a rare pink daffodil in their gardens this spring, as part of a nationwide effort to…
My grass is really long, but even I’m not mowing it yet
Besides the near-constant rain we’ve had so far, the weather has been relatively mild this year. That doesn’t mean you should mow…
This seed snail hack for sweet peas is genius for small spaces
Ever heard of the seed snail hack? It’s a genius way of sowing seeds in small indoor spaces, and you can even upcycle old…
4 cut flowers you can still plant now for a burst of colour in spring
With spring not quite being here yet and officially lasting for all of March, April and May, there’s plenty of time to pop in…
7 summer-flowering bulbs I’m planting in February
Over the years I’ve often made the rookie error of not planting bulbs early enough in the season and then missing out on a…
Why is there mould on the soil around my seedlings?
One of the most common grow-your-own queries I see is this: why is there mould on the soil around my seedlings? You can sow…
The best soil for chillies – compost, temperature and acidity
Chillies are one of my all-time favourite crops to grow. I had brilliant luck growing my first ever chilli pepper plant indoors…
Ninja’s new 5-in-1 gas BBQ would make a sleek garden addition
Ninja just dropped its first ever gas BBQ in the UK, the 5-in-1 FlexFlame Cooking System (£999.99 via Ninja), which is sure to be…
Birth month perennials: all 12 and their special meanings
Birth flowers have long been used to mark milestones, from birthday bouquets to meaningful garden gifts. But instead of…
5 things people with tidy garden sheds always have
We are so close to spring, I feel like I can touch it. But as we gear up to spend more time out in our gardens, it’s also time to…
2026 garden trends – a forecast for the year ahead
It’s a brand-new year, and I’ve been so excited to dive into the 2026 garden trends that are set to shape UK gardens over the…