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Moving into a brand-new house is an exciting feeling—until you step outside into the garden. For most new-build homeowners, the garden is a blank slate. You are usually met with a square of patchy turf, heavy compacted soil, or an empty, muddy expanse. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of plants available at local garden centres, not knowing which ones will thrive together, how far apart to space them, or where to start. The good news? You don’t need a massi

By late summer, many garden borders look exhausted. Plants flop. Leaves crisp at the edges. Gaps appear where earlier colour has faded, and what looked full in June can feel thin, dry, and a little forgotten by September. The good news is that this is one of the easiest moments to put things right. Autumn is not the end of the gardening year. For perennial garden borders, it is one of the smartest times to plant. The soil still holds summer warmth, rainfall becomes more relia

Summer heatwaves can put a lot of stress on your garden. Plants struggle to stay hydrated and healthy when temperatures soar and rainfall becomes scarce. For beginner gardeners, it can be challenging to know how to protect your plants and keep your garden thriving during these tough conditions. This guide offers practical tips for caring for your plants during heatwaves and introduces some of the best drought-tolerant plants to include in your borders. These plants not only s

Creating a beautiful garden border can feel overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Choosing plants that look good together, bloom at the right times, and are easy to care for takes time and experience. That’s where our garden border kits come in. We have carefully selected plants that thrive together, bloom for extended periods, and attract pollinators like butterflies and bees. Even if you have no gardening knowledge, you can create a stunning, lively border that sup

The weeks leading up to the Newark Garden Show are going to be a whirlwind of activity. Preparations are in full swing with a mix of excitement and hard work filling every day. We are eager to showcase not only our classic products but also some fresh creations designed to inspire gardeners of all levels. If you plan to visit the show, you’ll have the chance to see demos of our unique plant-by-colour garden recipe kits and even try them yourself. The Preseason Rush: What’s Ke

Trimming back perennials at the right time can make a big difference in the health and appearance of your garden. Many gardeners in the UK rush to cut back their perennials as soon as winter ends, but waiting until early spring offers several important benefits. This post explains why holding off on trimming until early spring helps your plants thrive, saves you effort, and supports local wildlife. Tall white flowers with green foliage stand gracefully amid vibrant bushes, cr

Are you dreaming of a vibrant, blooming garden that erupts with colour and life as soon as the frost melts away? The secret might...

July Garden Jobs: Sip, Snip & Soak It All In Leucanthemum Broadway Lights amongst Salvia Caradonna July in the UK garden is all about...

Dreaming of a charming cottage garden, bursting with color and life, but don’t have the time (or patience) for endless planting and...

Sunny Days and a Speedy Start to the Season! The arrival of sunny weather has truly set the stage for an exhilarating start to the...

May Gardening Jobs for the Perfect English Cottage Garden May is a month of abundance in the cottage garden—blossoms burst forth,...

Summer is almost here, bringing soaring temperatures and the perfect opportunity to turn your garden into a colourful retreat. If you...

It's certainly warmed up this month, spring has got off to a warm start, with temperature reaching 20 degrees in some parts of the UK! ...

This is the exact question we were asking ourselves when we were choosing the plants in our first border collection. We knew what we...

Its beginning to look a lot like... Spring! Its now hopefully getting a bit warmer, although don't get caught out as its not uncommon to...