Plants and shrubs

Cutting back ice plants can help to produce produce even more flowers and a stronger plant.

Lavender plants need to be pruned every year, cutting off a maximum of 1/3 of the branch to prevent it from becoming woody and gnarly looking. This also encourages new growth and keeps it healthy looking. This should be done in August or September, after the flowers have died back. Read more…

Learn the best ways to get a cutting from a pyracantha

How to position, plant and look after clematis plants

How to understand exactly what the labels mean and how to position within your garden

Find out the best ways to protect your delicate Magnolia tree form the cold winter months and from frost which can be so damaging

A garden hedgerow no longer has to be the neatly trimmed, uniform hedge that runs along the border of your garden. By carefully selecting differing hedges, mixing them up with some trees you can get a great looking hedgerow that is also great for wildlife. Hedgerows have numerous benefits, providing Read more…

Hardwood cuttings are a simple and reliable way of producing new plants from deciduous climbers, trees and shrubs. Hardwood cuttings take their name from taking a cutting from the more mature stems that are fully dormant and not showing any soft, green or active growth. It should be firm and Read more…

Have you got a dark shady area in the garden that you want to brighten up but nothing will grow due to lack of light? Fear not as we have a list of plants that can bring some colour to your shady areas.

It’s every gardeners least favourite job – but something that is essential for a tidy garden. Follow these simple tips to cut down on your time spent weeding.