GardenWorld
Scan your garden free

Garden Tips & Inspiration

Everything about garden design, planting and maintenance

Plant Encyclopedia

Explore 4000+ detailed plant guides with care tips, pruning calendar and winter hardiness.

Plant Encyclopedia (8535)
Front garden divided into four equal beds with a path through the middleGarden Layout

A low-maintenance front garden with plants

A front garden doesn't need to be labour-intensive. Choose groundcovers, shrubs and mulch, forget about grass and enjoy a green entrance.

7 min
Hortensia aspera with rough leaves and delicate purple flowersPlanting

How to prune hortensia aspera: rough-leaf hydrangea care

Hortensia aspera grows differently than large hydrangeas. Learn the right pruning steps for healthy, full bloom every summer.

8 min
Perovskia atriplicifolia shrub with blue flowersPlanting

How to prune Perovskia: Russian sage after frost

Perovskia is a full shrub that handles winter poorly. Learn how to prune this beautiful shrub carefully for health and shape after frost damage.

8 min
Well-pruned shrub in a tidy garden with secateurs nearbySeasonal Tips

Pruning trees and shrubs: when, how and why

Learn when and how to prune trees and shrubs for healthy growth and beautiful shapes. Practical pruning tips.

4 min
Balled and burlapped tree with intact root ball ready for planting in garden soilPlanting

Planting balled and burlapped trees: tips and timing

Learn when and how to plant balled and burlapped trees and shrubs. Practical tips for successful root-ball planting in your garden.

4 min

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.