plants

Having an open balcony is a real asset if you live in a flat or apartment. Many people don’t make the most of this space. Yet, it can be a... Read More

Feng shui (fung-shoo-way) is an ancient Chinese philosophy about the changing flow of beneficial energy (qi or chi) which affects us and our families, our buildings and our gardens. Feng... Read More

It’s quite possible to grow plants even if you don’t have any outdoor space. Some people call it indoor gardening and it’s fun, especially if you grow plants you can... Read More

Old house with new conservatory. © Christine Johnson and reused under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ A small conservatory is one of the most hardworking rooms in the house. That’s my conclusion from... Read More

Whether you’ve just moved in or been there for years, it might be time for a garden redesign. You can move on from a tired-looking garden, creating somewhere you love... Read More

Colour is everywhere Colour is everywhere in our world and, consciously or unconsciously, we respond to it. So, a bit of thought about colour in the garden won’t go amiss... Read More

Plant for fruit from your garden - rhubarb! Not a fruit, but we eat it as a fruit, rhubarb is celebrated in Wakefield, the centre of England’s 'Rhubarb Triangle', in... Read More

Why water garden plants and pots? Plants are 90% water. They may need your help to get what they need, that is why we water garden plants and pots and... Read More

Magnificent magnolias in flower Magnolias have been looking magnificent this year. The magnolias in flower in the spring are deciduous (they lose their leaves in autumn/winter) and usually flower before... Read More

Choosing plants for your garden Different plants need different amounts of sun or shade and water. Some only grow well in soils that are acidic – others in alkaline chalky... Read More