Advice & Inspiration

At Dan Cooper Garden I want to put the best tools in one hand and the best knowledge in the other. Here you'll find useful guides explaining how to get the most enjoyment from your garden each month, alongside brand profiles, interviews with my garden heroes, seasonal projects and step-by-step guides.

Simple Seed Sowing

Starting from seed, you can fill your garden with flowers, fruit, and vegetables with minimal equipment and a modest outlay. If you're unsure how and when to begin, I've distilled all the basics into this guide.

Your Garden In March

Although winter’s icy fingers cling to March, their grip weakens daily. It's time to complete pruning and tidying and move on to planting, feeding and sowing seeds. Read on to discover all the delights this pivotal month has to offer.

How to Get the Most from Visiting a Plant Fair

Plant fairs aren't just for experienced gardeners and plant collectors; they warmly welcome everyone interested in gardening. If you've never been to one before, here are my top tips for getting the most from your experience. Believe me, you'll love it!

Heritage Vegetables - What They Are And Why You Should Grow Them

You've probably seen heritage or heirloom vegetables on restaurant menus or offered at premium prices in supermarkets and greengrocers. Are they a flash in the saucepan, or a breakthrough in growing your own? Read on to find out.

Your Garden In February

February gives with one hand and takes with the other. You'll experience tantalising glimpses of spring and some of the coldest days of the year. As the days get longer, here's what you can be doing outdoors.

Simple Winter Bird Care

Wild birds add an exciting dimension to our gardens, filling the air with song and amusing us with their antics. Sadly, their numbers are in decline. We can help them survive the challenging winter months by providing food, water and shelter. Here's how.

Ten Shrubs To Banish The Winter Blues

Is your winter garden devoid of flowers? Are you craving flashes of bright colour to keep your spirits up until spring? Help is at hand. In this post, I share ten outstanding shrubs and climbers for winter colour, scent and form.

Simple Winter Pruning

Winter is the perfect time to prune many familiar garden plants. Armed with my simple tips and the right equipment, getting your trees and shrubs in good shape for the year ahead can be one of the season's greatest pleasures.

My Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Gardeners, 2024

Need a hand selecting gifts for gardening friends and family? I've curated ten items for green-fingered growers that are guaranteed to delight them.

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