5 essential … plants for a flowering hedge
We tend to think of hedges as plain green blocks, made up of plants such as Yew, Beech and Laurel, marking the boundaries of our beds and gardens and providing…
5 essential … plants for a relaxed country look
As much of my work is in country gardens around Hampshire, Surrey & Sussex, I often need to find ways to blend the plants inside the garden with those in…
5 essential… plants for birds over winter
Winter is a hard time for garden birds. They need to eat a lot in order to keep warm and survive the cold nights, but falling temperatures make their regular…
Jobs for the garden in December
As the year draws to a close you can afford to take a bit of time off from labouring in the garden, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to do! …
Beech columns and hedges at RHS Wisley
Fabulous plants for November
All is not lost! Although there's no denying there isn't as much colour and interest to enjoy in the garden at this time of year, there's still a number of…
Jobs for the garden in November
At this time of year gardening is largely about clearing up and protecting your garden for the winter, but November also marks the start of the tree and hedge planting…
Fabulous plants for October
As the days grow shorter and things start to wind down in the garden world, there's still a lot to enjoy before Autumn truly kicks in. Here are some of…
Rhododendron 'Crosswater Belle', a cinnabarinum hybrid raised by Ted Millais.
Expert advice on choosing and growing Rhododendrons and Azaleas
It’s now that time of the year when Rhododendrons and Azaleas are starting to put on vibrant displays of colour the length and breadth of the country. As a garden…
Formal topiary at Great Fosters
Get creative with topiary
I have to admit I do like a bit of topiary. There’s nothing quite like a clipped hedge or box ball to add structure to a garden. And the beauty…