Gardening News & Features

From planting guides and garden trends to practical maintenance tips and landscaping inspiration, our articles provide useful insights for gardeners of all levels.

Discover helpful advice on caring for trees, hedges, plants and wildlife-friendly gardens, along with ideas to enhance your landscape throughout the year. Whether you’re planning a new garden design, looking for seasonal inspiration or simply want to keep your garden healthy and thriving, explore our latest gardening features and updates.

The Best Trees for Autumn Colour in UK Gardens

The Best Trees for Autumn Colour

There's a particular kind of magic that settles over a garden in October, when the palette shifts from summer green to a blaze of amber, crimson and gold.

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Planting Norway Spruce in the UK: A Guide for Estate and Garden Owners

Planting Norway Spruce in the UK

There's a reason Picea abies has anchored British parkland and estate planting for over two centuries.

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The Complete Year-Round Garden Maintenance Calendar

Garden Maintenance Calendar

Discover essential month-by-month garden maintenance tasks, from lawn care and pruning to hedge trimming, planting and irrigation.

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Building a Garden That Feeds, and Shelters Wildlife

Garden Wildlife

Plant It and They Will Come: Building a Garden That Feeds, and Shelters Wildlife

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Pet-Friendly Garden Ideas

Pet-Friendly Garden Ideas

A garden should be somewhere the whole family can enjoy — and for most of us, that includes four-legged members too.

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Garden Landscaping Ideas for Beautiful Outdoor Spaces

Garden Landscaping Ideas

Whether you are planning a complete garden transformation or looking to improve an existing outdoor space, the right landscaping ideas can make a garden more attractive, practical and enjoyable throughout the year.

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Mature Trees vs Young Trees: Which Is Best for Your Garden?

Mature Trees vs Young Trees: Which Is Best for Your Garden?

Choosing the right trees is one of the most important decisions when planning a garden.

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Autumn Gardening Tips

Autumn Gardening Tips

Whether you're looking to add colour, grow your own vegetables or create year-round structure, autumn planting gives your garden a head start for the following spring.

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Garden Zoning

Garden Zoning

Garden zoning can turn your garden from a one-dimensional space, into a series of beautiful outdoor rooms – from relaxing places to lounge, to children’s play areas and more.

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Horse Friendly Hedges & Trees

Horse Friendly Hedges & Trees

Discover horse-friendly hedges and trees that provide shelter, privacy and natural beauty while creating a safe and suitable environment for horses and livestock.

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Guide to Watering

Guide to Watering

Learn when to water trees, shrubs and hedges throughout the year. Discover the best watering techniques to support healthy roots, growth and long-lasting plants.

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Why Irrigate Your Garden?

Why Irrigate Your Garden?

Discover why garden irrigation is important, from maintaining healthy plants and lawns to conserving water and keeping your garden thriving.

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