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Learning how to design a garden can initially feel like a complicated or time-consuming skill. When designing a garden, there are an overwhelming number of moving parts to consider: plants, layout options, hard landscaping, soil type, and sunlight levels, to name a few! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice enthusiast, this how-to-design-a-garden guide […]

For centuries, trees have held a profound place in human spirituality, especially within the realm of witchcraft and folk magic. In fact, there’s a whole branch of witchcraft, the hedgewitches, who focus on working with plant elements and other worlds, a fascinating subject I discuss here. Trees have been revered as symbols of life, growth, […]

As autumn approaches, many trees put on a spectacular display of vibrant colours before shedding their leaves, creating one of the most beautiful seasonal changes in any garden. Deciduous trees turn their colours from green to orange, red, gold, and yellow. It begs the question, why do trees drop their leaves? This beautiful phenomenon is […]

The soil type in your garden can make or break your plans for a successful garden design. Your plants will only be as successful as the preparation and planning that you, the gardener, put in! Rather than thinking of soil as dirt, you need to start treating soil as the life force of your garden. This […]

Designing a small garden can feel challenging, especially if you have never been a gardener or studied design principles before. You can be put off by a lack of plant knowledge, confusion over where to start, what features you need or the cost of implementing your own design. Take reassurance that I’m going to guide […]

As the summer fades and the days get shorter, your garden doesn’t have to lose its vibrancy or beauty. By using plant species that flower in late summer and autumn, you can extend the gardening season through what we designers call ‘succession planting’ into September, October, and even November. For beginner gardeners, it’s a perfect […]

Smudging is an ancient practice rooted in many cultures, particularly among Native American traditions, used to purify spaces, cleanse energy, and promote a sense of calm and well-being. Smudging, smoking or saging has also been adopted by the witchcraft community and those who seek guidance from the universe connected with spiritual matters. Different dried herbs […]

Understanding colour schemes from the colour wheel can greatly enhance your ability to create visually appealing designs and artwork. Colour can evoke both positive and negative feelings and emotions in the garden. If you’ve ever looked at a garden and found the colours jarring or awkward, the chances are the colour wheel has been ignored. […]

Improving your garden soil organically is essential for creating a thriving, sustainable garden, especially if you want to plant a variety of gorgeous plants, fruits, or vegetables. Without decent soil, no amount of planning, garden design or care will matter. Your gardens will struggle to succeed. The sad fact is that with new-build gardens in […]

It’s easy to reach for weed killer sprays to help battle unwanted plants in your garden. After all, many of us are time-poor gardeners, and what’s the harm in a little chemical help when trying to keep our green spaces gorgeous and weed-free? You may think that they are pretty much harmless. After all, why […]