Gardening Advice & Inspiration
Gardening Advice & Inspiration
February 10, 2026
Our Guide to Mulch
Mulch is a simple yet remarkably effective tool that can revolutionise the health and vitality of your garden. In this guide, we unravel the many virtues of mulch— from moisture retention and weed suppression to soil insulation and nutrient enhancement. Discover how this unassuming layer of organic material can be the secret ingredient that elevates your garden, fostering a thriving and resilient landscape.
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February 01, 2026
February Jobs
An expert guide to the key gardening jobs to tackle in February, helping you prepare, prune and plan for strong spring growth.
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January 01, 2026
January Jobs
A practical guide to the essential gardening jobs to tackle in January, helping you prepare your garden for a strong start to the year ahead.
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December 01, 2025
December Jobs
A practical guide to the essential gardening jobs in December, focusing on winter protection, pruning and preparation to keep your garden in good shape through the colder months.
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November 30, 2024
Winter Gardening Guide
Not all winter gardening jobs mean you need to brave the winter weather outside to get ahead, even on the coldest of days there are plenty of jobs you can do wrapped up warm from the comfort of your own home.
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October 25, 2024
How to apply frost protection fleece
Our top tips for protecting your plants throughout the colder seasons.
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February 28, 2024
The gardeners guide to decorative stone
Decorative stone is an easy way to add a stylish finishing touch to your garden, from pebbles to cobbles, gravel to chippings, there's something to suit all garden decor styles. Whether you're looking to enhance your beds and borders with cobbles, create a cottage garden path with gravel or neaten up your patio area, this guide will show you how to amp up your garden with the use of decorative stone.
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February 05, 2024
Are you Strulching?
This innovative product is made from wheat straw and is suitable for all gardens including organic.
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January 03, 2024
Preparing for spring: Winter pest controls
Dr Ian Bedford tells us everything we need to know about the 'bugs of the month' for January and what we can do in our gardens to safely reduce these problematic plant pests whilst they are dormant over the winter months.
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December 01, 2023
Britain's enchanting visitor: The red admiral butterfly
Dr Ian Bedford tells us everything we need to know about the 'bug of the month' for December, the red admiral.
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