Propagation
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 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 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…