Propagation
How 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. Skipping it risks shocking your seedlings with sudden sun, wind, or…
Growing GuideHow to Grow Dahlias: Tubers, Care and Cutting
18 June 2026Dahlias light up the UK garden from July through to the first frost — long after the roses have given up. If you've walked past a south-facing border in late August and thought "I want some of…
Growing GuideHow to Grow Sweet Peas: Sowing to Cutting in the UK
18 June 2026Sow sweet peas in October or November for the earliest, strongest plants, or January to March if you missed the autumn window — they climb 1.8-2.4 m, need a tall support, and flower from June to…
Growing GuideHow to Divide Perennials for More Free Plants
18 June 2026Dividing perennials is one of the most rewarding ways to expand your garden without spending a penny. It’s also essential for keeping plants vigorous, flowering well, and preventing overcrowding that…
Growing GuideHow to Take Plant Cuttings and Propagate for Free
18 June 2026Propagating plants from cuttings is one of the most rewarding and economical ways to expand your garden, using nothing but a few stems from your existing plants. It’s a skill that transforms a…
Growing GuideGrowing Vegetables from Seed
11 June 2026Sowing your own vegetables from seed is the single cheapest way to fill a plot with productive plants, and it opens up dozens of varieties the garden centre never stocks. A single £3 packet of tomato…