August in the Middlesized Garden – my garden failures and successes
August in the Middlesized Garden is a bit of a mixed bag. August has been called ‘the Sunday of summer’, and there’s a lazy, idle feeling about the garden at…
August in the Middlesized Garden is a bit of a mixed bag. August has been called ‘the Sunday of summer’, and there’s a lazy, idle feeling about the garden at…
Garden seating can be a focal point or add colour to your garden, for entertaining friends or as storage. 30 clever ideas from real gardens.
A small garden needs a big idea. You can let a larger garden evolve. And by ‘larger’ I mean any garden more than about 80ft (25m) long. All the most…
Do you like your town gardens beautifully designed? Or do you prefer the upcycled look? Where do you put your veg patch? It’s always fascinating to see how different town…
Whitstable Open Gardens is held every year in June for the NGS. But even if you’re nowhere near Kent, let me treat you to a few of the summery seaside garden…
Starting a garden from scratch is both a challenge and a privilege. When Sarah Langton-Lockton bought her 1920s house, the garden was overgrown to the point of dereliction. It all…
New directions in garden privacy screens – how to find wood, metal or resin screens that will add style to your garden and improve your privacy. With some great ideas on where to put screens.
I’ve always been slightly nervous of buying ‘unusual plants.’ Maybe they’re just for expert gardeners? More demanding? Difficult to grow? If you’re new to gardening, you will often be advised…
‘Laura has an orchard in the garden,’ said my friend, Rosie, over a gin-and-tonic. Firstly, Laura and Rosie live in the same street in the market town of Faversham. The…
This week I visited the roof garden at John Lewis in Oxford Street, designed by Tony Woods. Tony is a former RHS Young Designer of the Year. He and his…
Steven Edney and Louise Dowle’s middle-sized tropical garden, Sweetbriar, is open several times a year for the NGS. Both Steven and Louise are professional gardeners. Steven is the award-winning former…
How to choose the right garden path for your garden. Affordable, stylish garden path ideas, easy DIY advice and photos for inspiration.
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