Garden Tips & Inspiration

Everything about garden design, planting and maintenance

Edible garden with vegetable beds, herbs and fruit bushes in a sunny back gardenPlanting

Creating an edible garden

Start an edible garden with vegetables, herbs and fruit. From planning to harvest, every step explained clearly.

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Evenly spaced perennials in a garden border with correct planting distancesPlanting

Calculating plant spacing: a practical guide

How many plants do you need per square metre? Learn to calculate spacing for hedges, borders and ground cover.

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Colourful drought-resistant plants with lavender and sedum in a sunny gravel gardenPlanting

Choosing drought-resistant plants

Drought-resistant plants save water while keeping your garden green and beautiful. The best species at a glance.

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Lush shade border with ferns, hostas and white astilbe beneath a treePlanting

Shade plants for a dark garden

A shady garden doesn't have to be dull. Discover which plants thrive in shade and how to create atmosphere with them.

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Blooming red and pink roses in a sunny garden border with lavenderPlanting

Planting and caring for roses

From shrub roses to climbers: learn how to plant, prune and keep roses healthy for abundant blooms year after year.

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Lush climbing plant with purple flowers growing up a garden wallPlanting

Climbing plants for walls and fences

Give your wall or fence a green makeover with climbing plants. Discover the best species and how to train them.

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Colourful flower bulbs in full bloom in a spring garden with tulips and daffodilsPlanting

Planting flower bulbs by season

When do you plant which flower bulbs? From tulips in autumn to dahlias in spring, this guide helps you plan perfectly.

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Swaying ornamental grasses in autumn colours in a modern garden borderPlanting

Choosing ornamental grasses for your garden

Ornamental grasses bring movement and texture to your garden. Discover which species suit your style and soil type.

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Dense carpet of green ground cover plants beneath trees in a shady gardenPlanting

Ground cover plants: a green carpet for your garden

Ground cover plants suppress weeds and give your garden a polished look. Discover the best species for sun and shade.

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Lush perennial border with purple salvia and white daisies along a garden pathPlanting

Designing a perennial border

Create a stunning perennial border with tips on colour combinations, height variation and seasonal planning for year-round interest.

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Young fruit tree in blossom planted in a sunny back gardenPlanting

Planting fruit trees in your garden

From apple to cherry: learn which fruit trees suit your garden and how to plant and care for them successfully.

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Neatly trimmed green hedge as a garden boundary alongside a lawnPlanting

Hedge planting: species and spacing guide

Which hedging plant suits your garden? Compare popular species, planting distances and maintenance tips for a thick hedge.

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