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How to Save Seeds From Your Garden for Next Year

Late summer has a particular feeling in the garden. The exuberance of June has softened. Flowers are fading, grasses are turning gold and seed heads are appearing where…

Why Artificial Grass Is a Bad Idea for Your Garden

A neat lawn with no mowing, no muddy patches and no bare spots can sound very tempting. Artificial grass is often sold on exactly that promise: a permanently…

The Benefits of Bare Root Planting: A Better Way to Grow Your Garden

There is something slightly unpromising about a bare root plant when it first arrives. No handsome pot. No great flourish of leaves. Often, it is little more than…

Planting Spring Bulbs in Autumn: A Guide to Brighter Days Ahead

As autumn settles over the garden, it can feel as though the growing year is drawing quietly to a close. Leaves gather beneath trees, borders soften and daylight…

How to Create a Contemporary Garden

Contemporary gardens represent the perfect marriage of form and function, combining sleek aesthetics with practical living spaces. Unlike traditional garden styles that rely heavily on historical references, contemporary…

How to create a Tropical Garden

Imagine stepping outside your back door and being greeted by lush, vibrant foliage that transports you to an exotic paradise. With the right planning and plant choices, you…

Creating a Cottage Garden

The English cottage garden represents one of the most beloved and enduring garden styles in the world. With its romantic charm, abundant blooms and seemingly effortless beauty, this…

Creating a Perfect Coastal Garden

The sound of crashing waves, the feel of sea breeze on your skin and the sight of endless horizons make coastal living truly special. But these same elements…

Wallflowers: Autumn Rags & Spring Riches

There are some plants that arrive in a blaze of glory, already in flower and quite certain of their place in the garden. Wallflowers are not among them….

Gardening by the Moon: An Old Gardening Tradition Explained

There is something rather appealing about gardening by the Moon. Long before weather apps, growing guides and carefully printed planting calendars, gardeners looked to the natural world for…