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.

My Top 10 Gifts for Mums

Flowers, chocolates and jewellery might be the most commonly bought gifts for mums, but if, like me, you prefer to seek out less expected presents, this is the list for you.

Choosing Great Gardening Gloves

A good pair of gardening gloves will make working in your garden safer and more enjoyable. In this post, I guide you through the questions you need answered to help make great choices.

How to chit potatoes

If you’re thinking about growing a crop of potatoes, you’ve probably heard the term ‘chitting’. It’s a straightforward gardening trick that may get you a earlier, larger crop. If you’ve got children, it’s also fun and educational to do as a family. Here's how.

Your Garden In January

Although the shortest day has passed, January can feel discouragingly dark and dreary. For some of us, it’s a month to endure rather than enjoy, but if you can muster enthusiasm and have the right gear, there’s plenty to be done outside.

Choosing The Perfect Real Christmas Tree

The Christmas tree has been at the heart of our seasonal celebrations for centuries, but what makes a perfect specimen and how can you keep it looking fresh and fabulous until twelfth night? Read on to find out!

Your Garden In December

For most of us, gardening is not a priority this month. But, when all the socialising, feasting, and wrapping gets too much, our gardens, sheds and greenhouses offer quiet escapes. Here's a quick checklist that will see your garden through until the New Year.

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