A garden we created nearly 5 years ago - the very lovely client, who is working hard for the NHS right now, sent me a message to say her ...

It’s now getting really busy in the garden; jobs are piling up and there doesn’t seem to be much time to sit back and admire the effort y...

A couple of my terracotta pots were blown by the frost this winter and the rims cracked off; I was going to break them up for crocks but w...

Have you, like me, tried to get supermarket potted herbs to grow outside? I quite often fail, so this year I’ve tried to me a bit more sc...

Originally my plan this week was to talk about forthcoming RHS garden shows and spring gardens to visit, but all this is on hold. If you...

What a glorious weekend of sunshine! I was out in the garden all afternoon, potting up, sowing seeds and sorting out pots for the summer...

The welcome return of warmer weather and longer days! The clocks have gone back meaning more time in the garden and if you’re stuck at ho...

With longer days and warmer weather, work really starts to get underway in the garden. And what better way to spend your time than with a...

Despite all the restrictions on our movement you can still access the outdoors – essential to boost your morale and vitamin D. Enjoy som...

If the wet and windy weather is getting you down, then head out to Dryham Park in Gloucestershire. Signs of the spring are all around fro...

With the longer days comes more work in the garden. The lawn will start to need regular cutting from now so start with a high blade for ...

Recent research has concluded that February is the best time to plant bare-root shrubs and trees. If the soil is not frozen or saturated ...

I’m off the Kew this week to visit the Orchid Festival, now in its 25th year. This year the event is celebrating the flora and fauna of I...

If you didn’t get around to finishing all your pruning before now this is your last chance before birds start looking for nesting sites -...

Despite all the mild weather this winter natural food sources are now scare so it’s a good time to ensure your bird feeders are well stoc...

I’m planning a trip to Colesbourne Gardens in Gloucestershire this February as it only opens for 5 weekends every year. Known as ‘England...

One of my favourite pastimes – planning all the new annuals and veg I’m going to grow this year. It’s optimum daydreaming time, especiall...

The weather is pretty bleak at the moment so it’s just as well some signs of life are beginning to peak through. Already on display are h...

Time to cut back any perennials that have finished flowering and remove foliage that has died back. Don't over do it though - retain see...

Everything's ready for the turf to go down - ground is prepared and looks amazing thanks to the hard work of www.butterworthhorticulture....