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With the summer heat taking its toll, August can be a tough month for the garden. We are between key gardening seasons, and the summer drought has made it difficult to keep our gardens looking good. Don’t fear, though - there are still plenty of jobs to keep us busy for the remainder of the [...]

Suggest gardening to your children or grandchildren as a fun activity, and you’ll probably be preparing for them to laugh in disbelief or roll their eyes at you. But the truth is, kids have a lot to gain by getting stuck into gardening. It’s educational, exciting and humbling, and instead of passively observing nature, they [...]

How to turn your Garden into an Eco-Garden As a gardener, you’ll already understand the importance of caring for our environment. But have you thought about going one step further and turning your garden into a 100% eco-friendly garden? A recent report on garden trends found there’s been a rise in eco-conscious gardeners, who seek [...]

The arrival of spring means it’s officially time to get back out in your garden. It might seems like it’s been a long time coming, but the frost has gone and the warmer weather is here (well, sometimes!).  Here’s our top public gardens to visit in spring to  get you inspired for your own! Image [...]

10 things you can relate to as a gardener  With the first day of spring set to arrive this month, it’s almost that time again when your garden starts growing, ready for the bloom of summer. There’s nothing quite like spending hours pottering away in your garden on a sunny afternoon, but there are just [...]

The colour of 2018 is Ultra Violet, according to colour experts Pantone. That’s purple to you and I! With the colour purple being linked to the cosmos, and its rarity in nature, it’s an exciting colour to incorporate into your garden this year. To ensure your garden is on trend, and to make the most [...]

Despite the cold weather and dark evenings, it’s important you don’t neglect your garden in the winter months. Here are some jobs you can be doing in your garden this month to get ready for spring.   General garden maintenance   January is a time for cleaning and general garden maintenance all in preparation for […]