When you start out on your first attempts at gardening, you really need to be rewarded with success. Here we’ve picked 10 perennials (they’ll come back up every year) that aren’t demanding and that should encourage a beginner by the joy they give for the little input required. We’ve included ones that flower earlier and […]
Evergreen shrubs will keep your garden looking structured and attractive through the winter months. Get them established in advance and here here we share 10 of our recommendations for the best ones to buy… You may also be interested in: 10 best climbing plants for a sunny spot 10 best plants that flower for ages […]
With over 2000 different types to choose, there is bound to be one of these fantastic, architectural plants that’s just right for your climate, soil and taste (please don’t eat them, we meant taste as in style!). Here we pick 10 euphorbias we can recommend, although we’ve included some pros and cons for you to […]
Is there anything more uplifting that the delicate colours of plants that revel in the damp, humus-rich areas in which trees give way to open space? Here we’ve chosen five that do really well and offer so much to a wildlife garden You may also be interested in: 10 best climbing plants for a sunny […]
Geminating seeds can be a bit of a ‘fingers crossed’ exercise, but you can significantly improve your chances of success by having the right tools for the job We’ve picked five that we really rate… You might also be interested in: 10 best climbing plants for a sunny spot 10 best plants that flower for […]
Climbers are a must in your garden if you want to utilise every opportunity to bring colour, scent and food for pollinators into the space. They can hide ugly utilities and create structure and mystery by obscuring the path ahead. Many are sun-lovers, so here Laura recommends 10 great options if the space you have […]
Early spring-flowering shrubs lift the heart with their confident show of colour and often scent, when other plants are still a little nervous of the cold. They can be a garden‘s greatest asset as we emerge from winter. Here are 12 of our favourites… You might also be interested in: 10 best climbing plants for […]
Every fence, wall, obelisk or tree has potential to add so much to your garden with the addition of climbing plants. There are a host of really smashing ones to choose – here are our recommendations for a sunny spot: You might also be interested in our tips for: 10 best climbing plants for a […]
You’ll wonder how you managed without a mini chainsaw – they are a game-changing tool for managing your garden Mini chainsaws are great for pruning, removing small branches, shaping shrubs and keeping your garden under control. Here are two we can definitely vouch for!
It’s lovely to feel the soil on your hands, but most garden jobs require you to wear gloves, so you must pick the right ones…flexible but tough; ones that allow you to do delicate jobs but protect you from thorns and nettles. There’s a lot to think about, but we have some recommendations here to […]
Having the right garden tools for the numerous different garden tasks through the year – weeding, planting, dividing and tidying – makes all the difference to how much you enjoy gardening. Here we share our recommendations for the best tools to choose…
Cutting back and training your plants is as important as growing them. Here we share our recommendations for really good pruners and loppers
Plants cost so much these days, you want to choose ones that are really going to give value for money – month after month. These are our top 10 recommendations You may also be interested in our recommendations for: 12 best shrubs for early spring 10 best climbing plants for a sunny spot 10 best […]
Are you wondering what plants will really make your garden sing in the spring? Here are our top 10 suggestions: You may also be interested in our recommendations for: 10 best plants that flower for ages 10 best climbing plants for a sunny spot 10 best climbing plants for a shady wall 12 best shrubs […]
If your mum, dad, wife, husband, son, daughter or indeed very good friend enjoys gardening, you must visit the Genus Gardenwear website in your Christmas shopping session. Their stock is fantastic and their sizing is forensic. Best of all – use this link and enter our code 3BAGS15 at the checkout – you’ll get 15% […]
A plant makes a great gift. It’s sustainable, great for wildlife, and has a longevity that makes it a really meaningful present. We’ve chosen some that we think would make a particularly wonderful present at Christmas. 2. Cornus ‘Anny’s Winter Orange’ – I have grown (and loved) C. sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ for many years but the newer […]
This weekend it’s Suttons that has free delivery on EVERYTHING. Laura just bought some nerine bulbs from them – a good investment for later in the year. Click here to have a browse Hurry though, the offer closes on Monday at midnight. Ends 2.2.2026 Thompson & Morgan Definitely worth getting a bit off your seed […]
Trees and shrubs that round off their summer performance with a blaze of glowing crimson give you twice as many bangs for your hard-earned bucks. But which are the best to choose? In our view, there are some go-to trees and shrubs if you’re after an autumnal blaze… Best trees for autumn colour in a small […]
Christmas Rose – or Helleborus niger is a real favourite for pots etc over the winter months, so we decided to do a bit of a price comparison among some of the big suppliers. When you take into account the size of the plant and the postage rates they are much and such, so choose […]
We’d like to recommend some good buys gleaned from our 200 years of collective garden pottering. This week’s offers We’ve had a look around to see who has offers on their garden products this week. Here’s what we found: Crocus bulbs to buy now It’s a bit early to plant tulips, and snowdrops are best […]