Six free, no-jargon PDF guides written for UK gardens. Print them, pin them in the shed or on the fridge, and stop searching for the same answers every season. No sign-up needed to download.
- Garden calendar
- Pruning calendar
- Bulb planting chart
- Companion planting
- Fertiliser cheat sheet
- Houseplant care
Plan your gardening year
Not sure what your garden needs this month? Start with these two guides. They work through the year so you always know what to do next.
A Beginner’s Month-by-Month Garden Calendar
Twelve simple checklists, one for every month of the year, so you always know what your garden needs next. Each month includes six key jobs and a practical beginner tip.
- January to December, grouped by season
- Tick-box jobs for lawns, borders, fruit and veg
- Ideal if you’re new to gardening in the UK
Pruning Calendar
When to cut back 22 popular roses, shrubs, climbers, trees and soft fruit. It also explains why getting the timing right matters more than how sharp your secateurs are.
- Best time to prune, why that timing works, and how hard to cut
- Covers roses, wisteria, hydrangeas, lavender, hedges, apples, pears, raspberries and currants
- Includes a reminder to check for nesting birds first
Planting and growing charts
Quick-reference charts for planting time, so the details are to hand when you’re outside with a trowel.
Bulb Planting Depth & Spacing Chart
How deep and how far apart to plant 20 popular bulbs, corms and tubers, so you only have to look it up once a year.
- Planting time, depth, spacing and flowering time for each bulb
- Spring bulbs like snowdrops, crocus, daffodils, tulips and alliums, plus summer bulbs like lilies, dahlias and gladioli
- The simple 2–3× depth rule, and the bulbs that break it
Companion Planting Chart
What to grow side by side and what to keep apart, for 14 popular vegetables and fruit. It also tells you honestly which pairings the evidence actually supports.
- Good companions and what to avoid for tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, strawberries, sweetcorn and more
- The “Three Sisters” method explained
- Separates the proven pairings from garden folklore
Feeding and plant care cheat sheets
Plain-English answers to two common questions: what should I feed it, and how do I keep it alive?
Fertiliser Cheat Sheet
What NPK actually means, what to feed each part of the garden and when, and a plain-English decoder for 12 common UK fertiliser products.
- Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium explained in one line
- Feeding guide for lawns, roses, tomatoes, leafy veg and more
- Organic or synthetic, and why little and often works best
Houseplant Care Cheat Sheet
Light, water, humidity and pet safety for 17 of the most popular houseplants, on one chart you can check at a glance.
- Snake plant, pothos, peace lily, monstera, fiddle leaf fig, orchids and more
- Difficulty rating from easy to tricky
- Pet-safety ratings based on the ASPCA plant database
Frequently asked questions
Are the gardening guides really free?
Yes. All six PDFs are completely free to download, print and use at home. You don’t need to sign up or give an email address.
Are these guides suitable for UK gardens?
Yes. Every guide is written for the UK climate and UK gardening seasons. Planting and pruning windows are typical for the UK. Mild or sheltered gardens may be a week or two earlier, and exposed or northern gardens a little later.
Can I print them?
Yes. Each guide is an A4 PDF designed to print on a home printer. Many gardeners laminate the charts or pin them up in the shed, greenhouse or kitchen.
Which guide should a beginner start with?
Start with the Beginner’s Month-by-Month Garden Calendar. It tells you which jobs to do each month. Then use the pruning, bulb and fertiliser guides as you reach those tasks.
Can I share the guides?
You’re welcome to share a link to this page with friends, gardening clubs or allotment groups. Please link to the page rather than re-uploading the PDFs elsewhere.