Bea Thomson, Author at Gardens and Gardening

Small ponds for every garden

Smalls pond can top off a garden of any size, creating a home, breeding ground, food and water for all sorts of wildlife

Nobody enjoys weeding so learn how to cut down on the amount of time you have to spend weeding with these 7 tips

Why should I mulch? What it is and the best ways to use it

There is nothing worst than rabbits, they can destroy almost everything in your garden, so try these simple techniques to deter them

What to do when Autumn comes the leaves start to fall and gardens everywhere start to look drab.

What are the best ways to start composting? Where can you keep it? What can go in the heap? How long does it take?

Learn how to look after your deciduous trees in autumn, when the leaves fall off and the tree is dormant

The thought of fresh, tasty food that you have grown yourself in a vegetable garden is very tempting for many, but where do you start?

How to grow and propagate Aquilegia

What are perennials and how do you look after them? Advice for perennial growing