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growing guideHow to grow ornamental grasses in pots
5 August 2026Grow ornamental grasses successfully in containers with advice on pot size, compost, watering, feeding, winter care and long-term maintenance.
growing guideHow to plan a perennial border
5 August 2026Plan a balanced perennial border with practical guidance on position, colour, height, spacing, flowering succession and year-round structure.
growing guideHow to take hardwood cuttings
29 July 2026Take hardwood cuttings from suitable dormant shrubs and climbers with this step-by-step guide to timing, preparation, rooting and aftercare.
growing guideHow to Sow Sweet Peas for Strong, Early Flowers
28 July 2026This route protects the roots from unnecessary disturbance and gives the developing shoots something to climb before they begin to flop.
growing guideHow to Grow Shallots
22 July 2026Growing shallots is one of the most rewarding tasks for a UK gardener. These mild, sweet bulbs, often mistaken for small onions, add depth to countless dishes f
growing guideHow to Grow Broad Beans
22 July 2026Broad beans are a cornerstone of the British vegetable garden, offering reliable yields, nitrogen-fixing benefits, and a delicious, versatile harvest.
growing guideHow to Harden Off Seedlings Before Planting Out
22 July 2026Hardening off seedlings is the crucial step that transforms tender indoor-grown plants into resilient outdoor gardeners.
growing guideCrop Rotation Explained for UK Vegetable Gardens
22 July 2026Forget complicated systems; this guide gives you the simple, UK-focused rotation you need for a productive, low-worry garden.
growing guideHow to Grow Clematis: The Queen of Climbers
22 July 2026Clematis truly deserves its title as the queen of climbers, transforming walls, arches and pergolas with breathtaking flowers from spring through autumn.
growing guideHow to Grow Wisteria: Planting and Pruning
22 July 2026Wisteria’s cascading blooms and intoxicating scent make it a beloved garden feature, but its vigorous growth demands careful planning.
growing guideHow to Grow Pumpkins and Winter Squash
22 July 2026Growing pumpkins in your UK garden brings that perfect autumnal charm and a harvest of versatile, nutritious squash. Whether you’re aiming for carving giants or
growing guideHow to Grow Sweetcorn
22 July 2026Sweetcorn is a summer delight that transforms your garden into a fragrant, sun-drenched haven.
growing guideHow to Grow Sunflowers from Seed
22 July 2026Sunflowers are a joyful addition to any UK garden, bringing height, colour and a buzzing hive of pollinators. Their cheerful, sun-seeking blooms are easy to gro
growing guideHow to Grow Blueberries in Pots
22 July 2026Growing your own blueberries in pots is a rewarding way to enjoy fresh, sweet berries right on your patio or balcony, even in a small UK garden. With the right
growing guideHow to Grow Rhubarb
22 July 2026Rhubarb is a reliable, low-maintenance perennial that rewards UK gardeners with its vibrant stalks for decades. With its deep roots and hardy nature, it’s perfe
growing guideHow to Grow Basil at Home
22 July 2026Growing perfect basil at home is a joy for any UK gardener, transforming your kitchen with fresh, aromatic leaves for pesto, salads, and sauces. As a tender ann
growing guideHow to Grow Chillies
22 July 2026Growing chillies in the UK is a rewarding challenge, especially with the right timing and care. While they crave warmth, many varieties thrive in our temperate
growing guideHow to Grow Spinach
22 July 2026Spinach is a cool-season superstar in UK gardens, offering quick harvests of nutrient-packed leaves that thrive in our mild springs and autumns.
growing guideHow to Grow Lettuce and Salad Leaves
22 July 2026Growing crisp, fresh lettuce in your UK garden is a rewarding way to enjoy homegrown salad all year. With careful timing and the right varieties, you can harves
growing guideHow to Grow Kale: A Hardy Winter Crop
22 July 2026Kale is the ultimate UK winter workhorse: hardy, nutritious, and sweeter after frost.
growing guideHow to Grow Beetroot
22 July 2026Beetroot is a joy to grow in UK gardens, offering vibrant colour, sweet earthy flavour, and remarkable versatility in the kitchen—from raw salads to roasted sid
growing guideHow to Grow Peas
22 July 2026Peas are a classic British garden staple, offering sweet, tender pods and a reliable crop for cool-season gardening. With their ability to fix nitrogen in the s
growing guideHow to Grow Leeks: Sowing to Harvest
22 July 2026Leeks are a garden staple that thrive in UK conditions, offering a mild, versatile flavour perfect for soups, stews, and raw salads. Their remarkable cold toler
problem solverApple Scab: How to Identify and Treat It
22 July 2026Apple trees in your garden can be a source of joy, but apple scab can turn your harvest into a disappointing mess of distorted, blackened fruit. This common fun
growing guideContainer Gardening for Beginners
22 July 2026Container gardening offers a vibrant solution for UK gardeners with limited space, whether you're on a balcony, patio, or tiny courtyard. It brings colour, frag
growing guideGarden Tools for Beginners: What You Actually Need
21 July 2026Gardening begins with the right tools in hand, not a cluttered shed. For UK beginners, starting small with essentials saves money, time, and frustration—no need
growing guideYour First Vegetable Garden: A Beginners Guide
21 July 2026Starting your first vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding things you can do in your garden, offering fresh produce, a connection to nature, and a tangib
seasonalGardening Jobs for September
21 July 2026This month demands focused action to ensure your garden thrives through the seasons, capitalising on the UK’s lingering autumnal conditions.
seasonalGardening Jobs for August
21 July 2026This guide gives you the precise tasks to keep your garden thriving through the dog days, grounded in established RHS and UK horticultural practice.
growing guideHow to Grow Brussels Sprouts in the UK
20 July 2026They want a long season, a firm soil, and protection from pigeons and cabbage white butterflies.
growing guideHow to Grow Cabbage in the UK: A Complete Guide
20 July 2026They’re cheap to grow, store well, and a single 200 g portion covers your weekly vitamin C needs three times over.
growing guideHow to Grow Peas in the UK: A Complete Guide
20 July 2026They’re also one of the easiest crops to grow, fix their own nitrogen, and the plants are decorative enough to grow in a flower border.
growing guideHow to Grow Parsnips in the UK: A Complete Guide
20 July 2026A single 3 m row will produce 8–10 kg of roots that can be lifted from October right through to March.
newsThe Blooming of the RHS Multiple Sclerosis Garden
22 June 2026Show gardens at UK flower shows increasingly put accessibility and sensory richness at the centre of their designs — wide level paths you can wheel along, seats
newsHome & Garden News, Trends, and Seasonal Updates
22 June 2026A properly ripe home-grown strawberry is one of the treats of a British summer, and the gap between a bland supermarket berry and a sweet, juicy one off your ow
newsUK Gardeners Warned To Check for These Weeds Before They
22 June 2026Every UK garden throws up plants we did not plant, and most of us reach for the hoe before asking what they actually are. A surprising number of those so-called
newsChepstow family must tear down garden fence after losing appeal
22 June 2026A new garden fence is one of those jobs that feels straightforward until the council gets involved. A recent planning case in Wales — where a family was told to
newsGarden fence rules in the UK: what to check before you put one up
22 June 2026A new garden fence is one of those jobs that feels straightforward until the council gets involved. A recent planning case in Wales — where a family was told to
problem solverHow to Get Rid of Burdock
21 June 2026Lesser burdock (Arctium minus) is a large biennial weed of UK hedgerows, waste ground and the neglected corners of gardens. In its first year it builds a broad
problem solverHow to Get Rid of White Bryony
21 June 2026White bryony (Bryonia dioica) is a fast-growing perennial climber found scrambling through UK hedges, fences and shrubs, mainly in England. It is Britain's only
newsGarden waste you can no longer recycle under new rules
21 June 2026Green-bin collections save hours of tidying, but they aren't a skip. Councils turn the contents into soil improver, so anything that doesn't break down cleanly
problem solverHow to Get Rid of Broadleaf Dock
21 June 2026Broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius) is one of the most common perennial weeds of UK lawns, borders and allotments. It grows from a long, fleshy taproot and a
problem solverHow to Get Rid of Red Dead-nettle
20 June 2026Red dead-nettle (Lamium purpureum) is a common annual weed of UK borders, vegetable beds and bare ground, appearing from early spring.
problem solverHow to Get Rid of Speedwell in Lawns
20 June 2026Creeping speedwells (Veronica species, including the common field and slender speedwells) are low-growing weeds that spread across UK lawns and the front of bor
seasonalGardening Jobs for December in the UK
19 June 2026December in the UK brings shorter days, crisp air, and the quiet rhythm of the dormant season. While the garden may seem asleep, there’s vital work to do to pro
seasonalGardening Jobs for November in the UK
19 June 2026November in the UK brings crisp, clear air and the quiet rhythm of the garden settling into winter’s embrace. It’s a month of decisive, practical action: planti
seasonalGardening Jobs for October in the UK
19 June 2026October brings the crisp, clear air of autumn, a time when the garden settles into its quiet rhythm before winter. It’s the perfect moment to prepare for spring
seasonalGardening Jobs for September in the UK
19 June 2026September brings the gentle transition from summer’s peak to autumn’s quiet rhythm. With warm soil still holding the sun’s memory and days gradually shortening,
seasonalGardening Jobs for August in the UK
19 June 2026August brings the UK’s peak summer warmth, often with prolonged dry spells and intense sunshine that test even the hardiest garden. This is the month to capital
seasonalGardening Jobs for July in the UK
18 June 2026July’s warm days and long evenings make it the garden’s golden month, but also when drought stress hits hard and pests multiply. This guide gives you precise, U
garden designCreating a Rain Garden
12 June 2026A rain garden is a shallow, planted dip in the lawn or border that catches roof and paving runoff, lets it soak into the ground, and filters it through plant ro
seasonalSummer Vegetable Garden: What to Grow and When
12 June 2026A productive summer vegetable plot in the UK isn't built in July — it's planned in late winter and steadily planted from March through June. This guide walks th
garden designHow to Attract Birds to Your Garden
12 June 2026A garden with birds is a working garden. They eat aphids, caterpillars, slugs and snails; they pollinate as they forage; and they tell you, quickly, when someth
garden designBest Climbing Plants for UK Walls and Fences
12 June 2026A bare fence or blank wall is wasted growing space. Choose the right climber and that same square metre of garden becomes flowers from May to October, shelter f
seasonalWinter Garden Preparation
11 June 2026A bit of work between late October and early December saves a lot of heartache come February. Plants that arrive at spring in good condition are the ones that w
seasonalSummer Garden Care
11 June 2026June, July and August are when the garden rewards every hour you put in during spring — and punishes every hour you didn't. The right jobs done in the right ord
seasonalSpring Garden Tasks
11 June 2026Spring in the UK is a three-month sprint, not a single weekend. The window between the last frost and the first heatwave is narrow, and what you do in March, Ap
garden designPlanting a Shady Border
11 June 2026A shady border is the bit of garden everyone calls "the difficult patch" — the north-facing wall, the strip under the hedge, the side return nobody walks down.
garden designDesigning a Wildlife Pond
11 June 2026A well-designed wildlife pond is the single most powerful feature you can add to a UK garden. It pays back faster than almost any other planting project: dragon
garden designThe Rise of Wildlife Gardening
11 June 2026Creating a wildlife garden isn’t just about beauty—it’s about healing the natural world right outside your door. By designing your space to support native plant