News: garden plants

Watering hanging baskets

Plenty of plants for hanging baskets will all need watering, so here are some ideas. 

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How to control and cut bamboo

To allow you to enjoy your bamboo without worry, choosing the right bamboo and knowing how to control it is important.

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How to prune Wisteria

When you know how to prune Wisteria, you will be able to keep it in top shape, with plentiful flowers and beautiful foliage.

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Top 5 alternatives to box hedging

With box hedging under attack from pests and diseases, the search is on to find suitable replacements for our gardens. We have found five of the best alternatives to box hedging.

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How to grow topiary

Topiary is the art of training plants to take different shapes, and it’s a fascinating way to add your own unique touch to your garden. All you need is patience, a suitable plant and some sharp secateurs. Here’s our simple guide to making your own topiary.

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Top 5 climbers

Many climbers can be great to encourage insects for birds and bats to eat plus provide resting and nesting spaces as well. Whichever climber you choose, it is sure to add interest and delight to your garden. Here's our top 5!

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Top 5 climbers to grow

Many climbers can be great to encourage insects for birds and bats to eat plus provide resting and nesting spaces as well. Whichever climber you choose, it is sure to add interest and delight to your garden. Here's our top 5!

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Our top 5 drought-tolerant plants

Planting these top 5 drought-tolerant plants means they will thrive in dry conditions and longer hot summers. This will ultimately mean you can have a low maintenance garden to suit the environment.

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What Is a Hardy Plant?

How can you tell whether a plant is hardy or not? Here's how.

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Top 5 winter-interest plants for your garden and balcony

Are you looking to give your backyard and balcony gardens a winter makeover? Have you considered growing some winter-interest plants? As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, most gardeners would assume it is time to suspend their gardening activities until further notice. However, with a few innovative ideas, you can quickly create a stunning winter garden that will last throughout the cold months. In this post, we will discover some of the best winter...

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Winter bloomers that will make your garden shine

In this blog, you'll learn more about five winter bloomers that will make your garden shine, even in the coldest months.

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Hellebore: the Christmas Rose

The Hellebore, also known as the Christmas rose, is an enchanting flower that displays its beauty even in the coldest months of the year.

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