Category: Garden Plants

Daylilies (Hemerocallis) responding well to Uk climate change How the Changing UK Climate is Benefiting (and Challenging) Garden Plants Over the past few years, the UK’s shifting climate patterns—characterised by warmer summers, milder winters,...

How to Grow a Fan-Trained Nectarine Tree (And Store the Fruit After Harvest) There’s something incredibly satisfying about growing your own nectarines. Sweet, juicy, and bursting with summer flavour, they’re one of the most...

Deadheading Roses (and Other Plants): A Simple Trick for More Flowers Deadheading — the process of removing spent flowers — is one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep your garden blooming...

How to Take Softwood Penstemon Cuttings in Late June and July If you’re looking for an easy and rewarding way to propagate colourful perennials for your garden, Penstemon cuttings are an excellent choice. These...

June truly is the month for roses. With perfect growing conditions at this time of year—warm days and just the right amount of moisture—roses across the country are putting on some of their best...

Fox Damage in Gardens Protecting Your Plants with Motion‑Activated Watering Systems Foxes are a charming part of Britain’s wildlife, but when they decide to dig, chew or mark territory in your garden they quickly...

Tomatoes are a staple in many gardens, but getting real depth of flavour can be tricky. Modern breeding has often prioritised yield and shelf-life over taste. With a few key tips and techniques, however,...

Field of a Phacelia green manure Green Manure: Boosting Soil Health in Small Gardens and Allotments Green manure is an essential yet often overlooked practice for small gardens, allotments, and vegetable patches. It involves...