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Woman wearing hat planting a small shrub in a garden surrounded by colourful flowers on a sunny day.

Photinia hedge or Pittosporum: the better choice for dense privacy screening

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

In many housing developments, the same scene is now becoming familiar: once-impressive Photinia hedges have turned sparse and unhealthy, allowing...

Woman smelling yellow flowers on a balcony with three terracotta pots on a wooden table in sunlight.

Freesias: One Flower for a Fragrant Balcony

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

With the right flower, there is no need for an entire plant collection. Many city dwellers know the problem: you...

Person mulching soil around a young tree in a garden on a sunny day.

Japanese Maples: Why Mulching in March Makes a Difference

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

Leaf edges drying out, scarcely any new shoots, and despite diligent watering, the Japanese maple looks tired. Anyone with such...

Person planting a small green seedling in soil surrounded by blue and white flowering plants in a garden.

Plant ground covers in March to stop weeds naturally

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

Rather than pulling thistles, chickweed and dandelions from beds every weekend, you can plant the area thoughtfully once and then...

Person planting in a garden bed with orange aloe flowers and gardening tools on a brick path.

Leonotis leonurus: The Fiery Star for Modern Gardens

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

While many gardens feature the same geraniums, lavender and roses, some plants immediately draw every eye and turn an ordinary...

Hands sprinkling crushed seashells around a green tomato plant in a wooden raised garden bed.

Snail Shells: A Quiet Treasure for Garden Soil

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

They are giving away a quiet treasure for the soil. Among early sowings, young tomato plants and damp beds, they...

Woman wearing a straw hat pruning magnolia tree blossoms in a garden during golden hour sunlight.

Why Is Your Magnolia Flowering So Little?

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

The morning is still cool as you step into the garden with a mug of coffee in hand. Your neighbour’s...

Woman sitting on balcony bench arranging a blanket beside potted plants with a laptop and mug on a small table.

IKEA NÄMMARÖ: The 3-in-1 privacy screen for balconies and mini gardens

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

In particular in cities, windows, terraces and loggias are often so close together that every step outside can feel like...

Hand sprinkling fresh basil leaves over sliced tomatoes on a plate in a sunlit kitchen.

How Basil Makes Tomatoes Taste Better

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

A simple kitchen herb can make a surprising difference. Watering cans, fertiliser and costly varieties from the garden centre: anyone...

Person using a red lawn mower on a grassy yard with a rake and spilled fertilizer bag nearby.

Scarifying the Lawn in March: Protect Your Garden from Summer Heat

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

By the end of winter, lawns often look tired, yellow and patchy. Many people accept this and hope that warmth...

Person tending to colourful flowers in a balcony garden with bees flying nearby on a sunny day.

Pentas Star Flower: A Bee and Butterfly Magnet for Your Balcony

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

If you want to support bees and butterflies, it is easy to end up looking at complicated perennial planting schemes,...

Person planting seeds in a terracotta pot indoors with houseplants and a watering can nearby by a window.

Metal Spoon in a Plant Pot: Does This Garden Trick Work?

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

Look closely and, increasingly, you may spot an old metal spoon pressed firmly into the compost among ficus plants, geraniums...

Woman sprinkling seeds on snowdrop flowers in a garden bed surrounded by spring blooms and gardening tools

Snowdrop Care After Flowering: Leaves, Watering and Division

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

Many amateur gardeners either cut everything back as soon as flowering ends or forget about these small bulb flowers altogether....

Person harvesting fresh zucchini growing in a garden bed with watering can and gardening tool nearby.

Courgettes: the progressive watering method for bigger harvests

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

Courgettes are often seen as an easy vegetable to grow, yet the gap between harvesting a few fruits and filling...

Woman gardening colourful blue and pink flowers in a sunny backyard with watering can nearby.

Lungwort: Early Colour for Shady Winter Gardens

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

Many amateur gardeners almost write off shady corners in winter. The ground looks bare, foliage has disappeared and nothing is...

Woman in a hat pruning colourful shrubs in a sunny garden with gardening tools on a bench nearby

Photinia hedge replacement: Pittosporum for spring 2026

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

For years, Photinia was seen in countless front gardens as the miracle answer for rapidly establishing evergreen privacy hedges. The...

Hedgehog on a garden path near green plants, a wooden birdhouse, and a watering can in the background.

Nettles and hedgehogs: the natural way to keep slugs under control in your garden

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

Between precisely mown lawns and immaculately trimmed hedges, nettles can look distinctly out of place. Anyone who leaves them growing...

Person planting a purple pansy in a raised garden bed surrounded by colourful flowers and seed trays.

Plant These 10 Flowers in Early April for a Summer Explosion of Colour

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

Plant wisely at the start of April and you can look forward to a genuine explosion of colour in summer....

Person sowing clover seeds into prepared soil in a garden with a watering can nearby.

Microclover for Lawns: The Secret Against Bare Patches

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

After winter, a lawn mercilessly reveals every weak point: bare patches, yellow areas and worn tracks. Rather than once again...

Young woman planting a garden gnome beside a newly planted tree in a backyard with a man and older woman standing in the back

The Magnolia, the Garden Gnome and the Mother-in-Law

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

A new home, a first garden of their own, a long-held dream – and a mother-in-law convinced she knows best....

Person planting a clay watering pot in a raised vegetable garden bed with basil plants and tools nearby.

Underground Watering Method: Save Up to 60% Water with Ollas and Bottles

Gareth Whitfield • September 20, 2026

The hose lies lazily across the grass, the sun beats down, and the only sound is the gentle gurgle of...