Horticulture & Plant Ideas

Quick Answer The best pink flowers for borders include Japanese anemones, penstemons, and hardy geraniums for long summer colour, camellias and magnolias for spring drama, clematis and roses for vertical impact, and nerines for autumn interest. With the right plant selection you can have pink flowers in your garden from February all the way through […]

Silty soil is one of the most fertile and productive growing mediums available, holding moisture and nutrients in a way that suits an enormous range of plants from bold perennials and structural grasses to productive fruit and vegetables. Quick Answer The best plants for silty soil in the UK include Iris sibirica, Astilbe, Rudbeckia, Phlox […]

Are you struggling with clay soil in your garden? You are absolutely not alone. While clay soil can feel like a gardener’s nemesis with its dense, claggy texture and tendency to sit wet for much of the year, heavy clay soil offers a unique combination of high nutrient content and moisture retention that many plants […]

Quick Answer To plant succulents in pots, mix two thirds multipurpose compost with one third perlite or horticultural grit, choose a container with drainage holes, arrange your plants starting with a central focal point, backfill firmly, clean any debris from the leaves, then water thoroughly and allow to drain completely. The key to success is […]

Updated March 2026: Chelsea Flower Show 2026 tickets are on sale now — but they are selling fast, particularly for the final Saturday. This complete guide covers every ticket type, all 2026 prices, exactly how and where to buy, the RHS membership calculation that could save you money, and the insider knowledge only someone who […]

Whilst the weather here in the UK can be a bit temperamental, the summer often feels like a two-week affair before it disappears again. You would be surprised just how favourable our climate actually is for growing genuinely awesome plants. If your garden is lucky enough to be in full sun, this list of full-sun […]

North facing gardens receive limited direct sunlight, particularly during the winter months when the sun stays low in the sky. In summer, they can catch some evening sun along the boundaries, but the central area will remain shaded for much of the day. This position is also known as the Garden Aspect or the compass […]

If you’re lucky enough to have a south facing garden, you have access to a plant palette that simply isn’t available to any other garden aspect, along with the warmest, sunniest outdoor space imaginable. A south facing garden receives direct sun from mid-morning right through to late afternoon and, in summer, into the early evening […]

A west facing garden receives direct sun from roughly midday or early afternoon onwards, building in intensity through the afternoon before the long, warm, golden light of evening that makes everything look at its very best. This position is also known as the Garden Aspect or the compass point your garden faces. The soil tends […]

An east facing garden receives direct sun from sunrise until roughly midday or early afternoon, depending on the time of year and any surrounding structures. After that, the garden transitions into shade for the rest of the day. This means you have the best of both worlds in many respects: enough morning sun to grow […]