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When it comes to planting hundreds of spring bulbs, any gardener will tell you, it can be back-breaking work, that is, unless you have the hidden tool all us pros use for speedy bulb planting. I’m talking about one of the absolute weapons in any gardener’s arsenal: the humble bulb planter. Now, I know what […]

Making your own compost is one of the most rewarding things you can do as a gardener. Not only does it save you a fortune on bagged compost, but it’s also brilliant for the planet and turns your kitchen and garden waste into absolute gold for your soil. I’ve been gardening for a long time, […]

There’s a colour that British gardeners chronically underuse, and it’s the boldest, most dramatic one in the entire palette: vibrant, passionate, show-stopping red! Now, I know what you’re thinking. Red’s too loud, too in-your-face, too risky for proper garden design. Absolute nonsense! Red flowers are the ultimate statement makers, and they deserve way more space […]

There’s a colour and plant type that’s criminally underused in British gardens: bright, vibrant, in-your-face yellow flowers! Now, I know what you’re thinking. Everyone and their nan goes for the safe pastels, the gentle pinks and soft purples. But what you may not know is that yellow flowers are absolute show-stoppers in terms of garden […]

Staring out at your perfectly square garden through those patio doors, you might be feeling distinctly uninspired. That predictable rectangle of lumpy turf bordered by fence panels on all sides probably looks less like a garden and more like a green prison yard, especially if it’s one of those typical new build plots where developers […]

Moles, whilst adorable when they appear above ground, can be a pain when it comes to lawns and keeping your garden pristine. Those velvet-coated diggers that can turn your pristine lawn into something resembling a moonscape overnight. I get asked about mole control constantly, and I’m going to level with you: moles aren’t actually the […]

Sensory gardens are not just some trendy garden design concept dreamt up by fancy landscape designers with too much time on their hands. Sensory gardens are fundamentally about creating outdoor spaces that actively invite you to experience nature up close through touch, smell, hearing, taste, and sight. To enrich and awaken your senses, whether thats […]

“Can AI Be Used to Design My Garden?” I get asked this question almost weekly now. Someone’s uploaded a photo of their sad patch of lawn to an AI garden planner, pressed a few buttons, and suddenly they’re staring at a rendered image of what looks like the Chelsea Flower Show has landed in their […]

You’re staring out at your garden right now, aren’t you? That rectangle of lawn, those overgrown borders, that wonky patio that the previous owners slapped down in 2003. Maybe it’s a brand new build with nothing but builders’ rubble and a token bit of turf. Either way, you’ve got absolutely no idea where to start, […]

Staring down that narrow strip of garden stretching away from your house, you might be feeling like you’ve drawn the short straw in the garden lottery. Long thin gardens are probably the most common awkward shape in British suburbia, particularly in Victorian terraces, post-war developments, and those estate properties where developers sliced up former agricultural […]