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Japanese garden design is one of the most studied, imitated, and misunderstood garden styles in the world. I have been fascinated by it for years, both as a garden designer and as someone who has travelled to Japan specifically to walk through the gardens that inspired the whole tradition. Quick Answer A successful Japanese garden […]

The result is the same in both cases: a lawn that limps through spring looking pale and thin, struggles to resist weeds and moss, and never quite achieves the lush, thick sward that every UK gardener is hoping for. I want to change that for you with this complete guide to lawn feeding. This guide […]

RHS-qualified designer Lee Burkhill’s complete guide to pruning box hedges in the UK. When to prune, the batter profile, box blight prevention, renovation pruning, topiary and the best box alternatives.

Lee Burkhill’s complete guide to autumn lawn renovation in the UK. The correct order for scarifying, aerating, overseeding and top dressing, with timings, aftercare and common mistakes to avoid.

I started recommending spreaders to every client asking about lawn care about ten years ago, after watching too many autumn lawn renovation projects produce disappointing results when clients were scarifying or de-mossing their lawns but not overseeding. Once I made a spreader part of the standard recommendation alongside the seed and feed, the difference was […]

RHS-qualified designer Lee Burkhill’s complete guide to growing star jasmine in the UK. Where to plant, best varieties, winter hardiness by region, containers, propagation and garden design use.

RHS-qualified designer Lee Burkhill’s complete guide to pruning philadelphus. When to prune, step by step technique, renovation advice and the four reasons yours may not be flowering.

Embarking on a gardening journey can be exciting and rewarding, especially when growing your own vegetables. Whether you’re looking to add fresh vegetables to your home-cooked meals, connect with nature, or enjoy the satisfaction of nurturing plants, starting with the right vegetables can set you on the path to success. This comprehensive guide explores the […]

Lee Burkhill, RHS-qualified horticulturalist and BBC Garden Rescue presenter, explains exactly when and how to prune magnolias without losing next year’s flowers. Covers all UK varieties.

Quick Answer Agapanthus thrive in full sun with free-draining soil or compost, flowering from July to September on tall elegant stems. Hardy deciduous types like Headbourne Hybrids survive UK winters in the ground without protection. Evergreen types need moving under cover or wrapping in horticultural fleece before the first frost. Containers are often the best […]