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Just as the garden begins to quieten, chrysanthemums come into their own. Summer’s exuberance may be fading, seed heads are beginning to replace flowers and the first leaves…
Some of the most memorable parts of a garden can begin with a single pot. A terracotta container beside the back door overflowing with herbs. A great stone…
There are times when even a well-kept lawn begins to look tired. Grass becomes thin, moss creeps across the surface and, however carefully you mow, the lawn never…
A boundary can do much more than mark where one garden ends and another begins. Plant a hedge and, over time, that boundary becomes part of the garden…
Imagine creating vibrant, lasting colours for your fabrics using nothing more than the plants growing in your own back garden. From the fiery oranges of coreopsis to the…
As the vibrant colours of summer fade and the garden prepares for its winter slumber, a thoughtful gardener knows that now is the time to lay the groundwork…
Creating a hedge transforms your outdoor space into something truly special. Whether you’re seeking privacy, defining boundaries or attracting wildlife, planting a hedge offers a natural solution that…
You don’t need acres of land to enjoy the sight of wildflowers moving in the breeze. A sunny corner of a lawn, a strip beside a path or…
Some of the most effective gardening jobs are also the simplest. Mulching is a good example. Spread a layer of organic material over the surface of the soil…
Few garden tools are used as regularly as a watering can. From giving newly sown seeds their first gentle drink to keeping pots going through a hot summer,…