Advice & Inspiration
RHS Hampton Court Flower Festival 2023 - Five Great Ideas to Try at Home
Flower shows are great places to pick up ideas for our gardens. Here are my top five ideas from this year's Hampton Court Flower Festival, along with tips for getting the most from your visit.
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How to Create a Drought-Tolerant Garden
What can we do to prepare our gardens for hotter, drier summers? The good news is that we can build resilience and beauty into outdoor spaces with clever planning and drought-tolerant planting.
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Why Choose Copper Tools?
Copper tools have been around since the Bronze Age and many experienced gardeners swear by them. Why choose them over other metals? I explain their exceptional properties in my expert guide.
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In The Know - The June Gap
Just when bees need food the most there's a brief period when flowers are in surprisingly short supply. Here's how we can help pollinators bridge the June gap.
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My Chelsea Flower Show Survival Guide
Going to the Chelsea Flower Show but not sure how to make the most of your day? My survival guide will tell you how to avoid the crowds, save money and guard against the infamous Chelsea cough.
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How To Revive Snow-Damaged Plants
Snow won't harm most plants, but it can be damaging or even fatal for tender, frail or delicate treasures. In this post, I explain measures you can take to protect your plants from snow damage, with tips on reviving them later.
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Ten Great Plants For Spring Pots
After a long, cold winter, you garden may lack excitement. If you want to restore its wow factor, here are ten great plants that you can plant alongside your spring-flowering bulbs for instant colour, texture and scent.
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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.
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How to maintain garden tools
Regular cleaning and maintenance ensures your garden tools remain effective and safe, preventing them from spreading diseases and helping them last for longer. In this guide, I explain how to look after all the most important tools in your shed.
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