Plants 4 April 2026 12 min read
Best Autumn Flowers for UK Gardens
Top autumn flowers for UK gardens ranked by flowering period, hardiness, and colour. Tested on Staffordshire clay over 4 seasons by a hands-on grower.
Flowers & Plants
Care guides, plant profiles, and planting advice for UK gardens.
Plants 3 April 2026 12 min read
Best Annual Bedding Plants for UK
Top annual bedding plants for UK gardens tested on clay and loam. Petunias, marigolds, begonias and more rated by colour, cost and flowering time.
Plants 2 April 2026 10 min read
How to Grow Aubretia in the UK
How to grow aubretia in UK gardens with variety picks, wall and rockery planting tips, pruning after flowering and propagation from cuttings.
Plants 2 April 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Choisya in the UK
Grow choisya (Mexican orange blossom) in UK gardens with our expert guide. Covers five top varieties, planting, pruning, and frost protection.
Plants 2 April 2026 10 min read
How to Grow Daphne in the UK
Learn how to grow daphne in the UK with expert advice on soil, planting, pruning and the best species for winter fragrance in British gardens.
Plants 2 April 2026 10 min read
How to Grow Muscari (Grape Hyacinth) UK
How to grow muscari grape hyacinth in UK gardens. Planting depth, best varieties, naturalising in lawns, and container tips from a hands-on grower.
Plants 2 April 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Nasturtiums in the UK
Grow nasturtiums in the UK with this tested guide. Covers sowing, edible flowers and leaves, companion planting as a blackfly trap crop, and varieties.
Plants 2 April 2026 10 min read
How to Grow Philadelphus (Mock Orange)
Learn how to grow philadelphus mock orange in UK gardens. Covers best varieties, pruning after flowering, propagation from cuttings, and soil needs.
Plants 2 April 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Poppies in the UK
How to grow poppies in the UK from seed. Covers field, oriental, Welsh and Himalayan types with sowing times, soil needs and variety picks.
Plants 1 April 2026 11 min read
How to Grow Astilbe in the UK
Grow astilbe in UK gardens with this guide to varieties, planting, moisture needs, shade tolerance, and companion planting from experienced UK growers.
Plants 1 April 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Box (Buxus) in the UK
Learn how to grow box (Buxus) in UK gardens. Covers varieties, planting, clipping, box blight treatment, and topiary from experienced gardeners.
Plants 1 April 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Crocosmia in the UK
Crocosmia thrives in UK gardens with minimal care. Covers planting corms, best varieties, dividing clumps, and troubleshooting from 8 years of trials.
Plants 1 April 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Dianthus and Pinks UK
Dianthus and pinks thrive in UK gardens on free-draining soil. Varieties, propagation by pipings, and scent guide from 10 years of trials.
Plants 1 April 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Pieris in a UK Garden
How to grow pieris in UK gardens with acid soil, ericaceous compost and shelter. Covers best varieties, container growing, pruning and seasonal care.
Plants 1 April 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Phlox in a UK Garden
How to grow phlox in the UK with variety picks, planting advice, and care tips from trial beds on heavy clay. Covers border and creeping types.
Plants 1 April 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Pothos in the UK
How to grow pothos (devil's ivy) as a houseplant in UK homes. Covers varieties, light needs, watering, propagation, and common problems with real data.
Plants 1 April 2026 12 min read
How to Grow ZZ Plant in the UK
How to grow ZZ plant in the UK. Covers light, watering, propagation, and varieties of Zamioculcas zamiifolia for British homes.
Plants 31 March 2026 13 min read
How to Grow Heuchera (Coral Bells) UK
How to grow heuchera in UK gardens. Covers best varieties by colour, shade tolerance, containers, division, vine weevil control and winter care.
Plants 31 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Amaryllis in the UK
Grow amaryllis in the UK with this expert guide covering planting, outdoor growing, varieties, care calendar, and reblooming tips from 7 years of trials.
Plants 31 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Cornus (Dogwood) in the UK
Grow cornus dogwood in any UK garden for vivid winter stems and summer flowers. Expert guide covering 5 species, pruning by type, and planting tips.
Plants 31 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Forsythia in the UK
How to grow forsythia in UK gardens. Covers varieties, planting, pruning after flowering, hedging, forcing branches and propagation.
Plants 31 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Sedum (Stonecrop) in the UK
How to grow sedum in UK gardens. Covers tall border types, ground cover, green roofs, propagation, pollinators and the best varieties for every position.
Plants 31 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Thalictrum (Meadow Rue) UK
Grow thalictrum in UK gardens with this expert guide covering varieties, partial shade planting, moist soil care, staking, division, and companion plants.
Plants 31 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Viburnum in the UK
Learn how to grow viburnum in the UK with species for every season. Covers planting, pruning, soil needs and 8 top varieties from expert growers.
Plants 31 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Gladioli in the UK
Gladioli bring dramatic vertical colour to UK gardens from July to September. Covers planting corms, staking, succession planting, and winter storage.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Ceanothus in the UK
How to grow ceanothus (California lilac) in UK gardens. Evergreen and deciduous types, wall training, pruning, and best varieties.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Crocus in the UK
How to grow crocus in UK gardens. Spring and autumn varieties, planting depths, naturalising in lawns, and best corms for pollinators.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Dierama in the UK
How to grow dierama in UK gardens. Planting depths, care advice, and variety comparisons from 5 years trialling angel's fishing rod on Staffordshire clay.
Plants 30 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Lilies in the UK
How to grow lilies in UK gardens and containers. Asiatic, Oriental, and trumpet types plus planting depth, feeding, and lily beetle control.
Plants 30 March 2026 10 min read
How to Grow Marigolds in the UK
How to grow marigolds in UK gardens. French, African, and pot marigolds from seed, deadheading, companion planting, and best varieties.
Plants 30 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Miscanthus in the UK
How to grow miscanthus (silver grass) in UK gardens. Varieties, planting, cutting back, and year-round garden design uses.
Plants 30 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Pyracantha in the UK
A practical guide to growing pyracantha (firethorn) in UK gardens. Covers wall training, pruning for berries, and the best scab-resistant varieties.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
Wildflower Identification Guide UK
Identify 40+ common UK wildflowers by season and habitat. A field guide with flowering times and pollinator value from 8 years of Staffordshire walks.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
Best Companion Plants for Roses UK
Discover the best companion plants for roses in UK gardens. Tested pairings for pest control, ground cover, and year-round colour from an expert grower.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
Best Summer Flowers for UK Gardens
The best summer flowers for UK gardens tested over 7 seasons. Perennials, annuals, and container picks ranked by flowering time and ease of care.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Bay Trees in the UK
Expert guide to growing bay trees in UK gardens. Covers container growing, topiary training, winter protection, and common problems.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Fiddle-Leaf Fig UK
Practical guide to growing fiddle-leaf fig indoors in the UK. Covers light, watering, humidity, repotting, pruning, and common problems.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Iris in the UK
Practical guide to growing iris in UK gardens. Covers bearded, Siberian, dwarf and water iris, planting depths, dividing rhizomes, and best varieties.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Olive Trees in the UK
Grow olive trees in UK gardens with this practical guide. Hardy varieties, planting, winter protection, pruning, and fruiting tips.
Plants 30 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Salvia in the UK
Practical guide to growing salvia in UK gardens. Covers hardy and half-hardy types, best varieties, planting, deadheading, and overwintering.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Willow in the UK
Practical guide to growing willow in UK gardens. Covers best varieties, living structures, coppicing, hardwood cuttings, and coloured stem willows.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Witch Hazel in the UK
Practical guide to growing witch hazel in UK gardens. Covers best Hamamelis varieties, soil needs, planting, pruning, and autumn colour.
Plants 27 March 2026 12 min read
Growing Roses in Containers UK
Growing roses in containers in the UK. Best varieties, pot sizes, compost mixes, feeding schedules and winter care from 10 years of container rose trials.
Plants 27 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Passionflower UK
How to grow passionflower in the UK. Covers hardy Passiflora caerulea, planting, pruning, overwintering, containers, and passion fruit.
Plants 27 March 2026 14 min read
Best Flowers for Cutting UK
The best flowers for cutting in UK gardens. Month-by-month cutting calendar, vase life data, and variety picks from 9 years of cutting garden trials.
Plants 27 March 2026 12 min read
Best Ground Cover Plants UK
Best ground cover plants for UK gardens covering shade, sun, slopes and paving. Expert picks with heights, spreads and planting advice.
Plants 27 March 2026 11 min read
Best Plants for Pots Year-Round UK
Discover the best plants for pots year-round in the UK. Season-by-season picks for containers, from spring bulbs to winter heathers, tested on heavy clay.
Plants 27 March 2026 16 min read
Best Yellow Flowers for UK Gardens
Best yellow flowers for UK gardens by season. 25+ varieties tested on Midlands clay with heights, flowering months, shade and container picks.
Plants 27 March 2026 12 min read
Growing Hydrangeas in Pots UK
How to grow hydrangeas in pots and containers in the UK. Covers best varieties, compost, watering, colour control, and winter care from tested experience.
Plants 27 March 2026 9 min read
How to Care for Snake Plant UK
Snake plant care guide for UK homes. Covers watering, light, soil, temperature, propagation and common problems from hands-on indoor growing experience.
Plants 27 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Flowering Cherry UK
How to grow a flowering cherry in the UK. Covers Kanzan, Amanogawa, weeping cherry, and 9 varieties with planting, pruning, and disease advice.
Plants 27 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Lilac in the UK
How to grow lilac in UK gardens. Covers best varieties, planting, pruning after flowering, container growing and common problems from experienced growers.
Plants 26 March 2026 16 min read
Best Purple, Pink & Blue Flowers UK
Best purple, pink and blue flowers for UK gardens. 30 tested varieties with heights, flowering months, soil needs and colour-themed planting combinations.
Plants 26 March 2026 16 min read
Best Spring Flowers for UK Gardens
Best spring flowers UK gardens can grow: 20+ species from tulips and daffodils to cherry blossom and magnolia, with a month-by-month UK flowering calendar.
Plants 23 March 2026 16 min read
Best Plants for Chalky Alkaline Soil UK
Plants that thrive in chalky alkaline soil in UK gardens. Covers shrubs, perennials, climbers, bulbs, and vegetables for pH 7.1-8.5 chalk and limestone.
Plants 23 March 2026 16 min read
Best Plants for Acid Soil UK
Best plants for acid soil in UK gardens. 30+ ericaceous shrubs, trees, perennials, and fruit for pH 4.5-6.5, tested in Staffordshire over 10 years.
Plants 21 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Catmint (Nepeta) UK
Grow catmint (Nepeta) in UK borders: 4 months of colour, 80+ pollinator visits per hour. Walker's Low, Six Hills Giant — care, pruning, second flush.
Plants 19 March 2026 15 min read
Best Plants for Sandy Soil UK
Best plants for sandy soil in the UK: 20+ species tested in Norfolk and Surrey. Lavender, cistus, birch, echinacea, and agapanthus all thrive.
Plants 18 March 2026 14 min read
Best Plants for Clay Soil UK
Best plants for clay soil UK gardens. 20+ proven trees, shrubs, perennials, climbers, and bulbs for heavy clay, tested in Staffordshire over 8 years.
Plants 17 March 2026 14 min read
Best Evergreen Trees for UK Gardens
12 best evergreen trees for UK gardens ranked by size, soil type, and hardiness. Expert picks tested across clay, chalk, and loam over 8+ years.
Plants 17 March 2026 14 min read
Best Shrubs for Shade UK
Top shrubs for shade in UK gardens ranked by shade tolerance. Covers 12 varieties with planting times, soil needs, and expert tips from 8 years of testing.
Plants 17 March 2026 14 min read
Best Trees for Autumn Colour UK
Best trees for autumn colour in UK gardens. 12 species ranked by colour intensity, from Japanese maples to field maples, with planting and soil advice.
Plants 15 March 2026 13 min read
How to Grow Honeysuckle UK
Grow honeysuckle in UK gardens: native Lonicera periclymenum, evergreen japonica, and winter fragrantissima. Planting, training, and pruning.
Plants 15 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Hyacinths in the UK
Grow hyacinths UK: plant bulbs 15cm deep in autumn for May flowers, or force indoors on hyacinth glasses for Christmas blooms from just 10 weeks.
Plants 11 March 2026 18 min read
UK Native Plants for Gardens
UK native plants support 10x more wildlife than exotics. Expert guide: 40+ trees, shrubs, and wildflowers with wildlife value, soil types, and UK sourcing.
Plants 10 March 2026 16 min read
Best Climbing Roses for UK Gardens
Best climbing roses for UK gardens chosen after 12 years of trials. Varieties for north walls, scent, repeat flowering, and disease resistance rated.
Plants 9 March 2026 14 min read
Best Indoor Plants for UK Homes
The best indoor plants for UK homes ranked by light needs, care difficulty, and pet safety. Includes lux data for every room orientation.
Plants 9 March 2026 16 min read
Best Perennial Plants for UK Gardens
Best perennial plants for UK gardens. 15+ tested varieties with heights, spreads, flowering months, soil needs and division schedules from 10 years.
Plants 8 March 2026 18 min read
Best Plant Combinations for UK Borders
Best plant combinations for UK borders. 30+ tested pairings with heights, flowering months, soil types and colour theory from 12 years of trials.
Plants 7 March 2026 15 min read
Best Scented Plants for UK Gardens
Best scented plants for UK gardens by season. Fragrant shrubs, climbers and perennials tested over 10 years in Midlands clay with month-by-month picks.
Plants 7 March 2026 17 min read
Best White Flowers for UK Gardens
Best white flowers for UK gardens by season. 30+ tested varieties with heights, flowering months, shade tolerance, and design tips from 10 years.
Plants 6 March 2026 13 min read
Drought-Tolerant Plants for UK Gardens
Best drought-tolerant plants for UK gardens. Covers perennials, shrubs, grasses, ground cover, and Mediterranean species that thrive without watering.
Plants 5 March 2026 14 min read
Best Plants for Bathrooms UK
The best bathroom plants for UK homes ranked by humidity tolerance, low light, and pet safety. Covers 12 species with windowless bathroom solutions.
Plants 3 March 2026 14 min read
Early Spring Flowers for UK Gardens
Fourteen early spring flowers for UK gardens from January to April. Covers snowdrops, crocuses, hellebores, primroses, and camellias with planting advice.
Plants 2 March 2026 11 min read
Best Low-Light Houseplants for UK Homes
Ten low-light houseplants ranked by actual lux tolerance. Covers north-facing rooms, dark hallways, and bathrooms with specific care data per plant.
Plants 1 March 2026 9 min read
How to Grow Anemones in the UK
Grow anemones in the UK with confidence. Three types, when to plant, how to care for them, and which varieties give the best results in British gardens.
Plants 28 February 2026 14 min read
Evergreen Climbers for Year-Round Cover
Evergreen climbers for UK walls and fences ranked by hardiness, height, and aspect. 11 species tested on heavy clay with planting and care advice.
Plants 17 February 2026 15 min read
Best Winter Flowering Plants for the UK
Ten best winter flowering plants for UK gardens from November to March. Covers hellebores, snowdrops, witch hazel, and winter jasmine with care advice.
Plants 14 February 2026 14 min read
When to Plant Roses in the UK
UK guide to planting bare-root and container roses. Month-by-month calendar, variety comparison, planting technique, and aftercare for British gardens.
Plants 13 February 2026 14 min read
Best Shade-Tolerant Annuals UK
Discover the best shade-tolerant annuals for UK gardens. Busy lizzies, begonias, fuchsias, and torenia bring colour to north-facing beds and containers.
Plants 11 February 2026 12 min read
Best House Plants for Beginners UK
The easiest house plants for UK homes. Covers low-light species, watering schedules, common mistakes, and the best plants for every room.
Plants 10 February 2026 14 min read
Types of Hydrangeas: UK Varieties
UK guide to types of hydrangeas: mophead, lacecap, panicle, climbing, and oakleaf — top varieties, pruning groups, and how to choose the right type.
Plants 9 February 2026 12 min read
Climate-Resilient Plants for UK Gardens
Plants that handle the UK's changing climate. Covers drought, heavy rain, mild winters, and late frosts with species that adapt to unpredictable weather.
Plants 8 February 2026 14 min read
Best Trees for Privacy in UK Gardens
Top evergreen and deciduous trees for garden privacy in the UK. Covers screening species, planting distances, hedge law, and pleaching techniques.
Plants 8 February 2026 15 min read
Fast-Growing Climbers for Fences and Walls
Fast growing climbers UK gardeners trust for fences and walls. 18 species ranked by growth rate, aspect, and support type from hands-on trials.
Plants 7 February 2026 9 min read
How to Grow Hollyhocks in the UK
Grow hollyhocks in UK gardens — sowing, varieties, rust prevention, and how to place these 2m cottage garden giants for maximum summer impact.
Plants 6 February 2026 12 min read
Mini Meadow: Grow a Small Wildflower Area
How to create a mini wildflower meadow in a UK garden. Covers seed mixes, soil preparation, sowing, mowing regimes, and the best native species.
Plants 5 February 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Ranunculus in the UK
How to grow ranunculus in the UK. Plant corms in autumn or spring, soak 4 hours before planting, and enjoy April-June blooms with a vase life of 7-10 days.
Plants 2 February 2026 13 min read
Best Plants for Bedrooms UK
The best bedroom plants for UK homes ranked by air purifying ability, night oxygen release, and sleep-boosting fragrance. Includes pet safety data.
Plants 2 February 2026 17 min read
Types of Roses UK: Complete Guide
Types of roses for UK gardens explained. Covers hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, ramblers, shrub, ground cover, patio, and wild roses with data tables.
Plants 29 January 2026 14 min read
Pet-Safe Garden Plants: 30 UK Choices
Pet-safe garden plants for UK gardens. Covers 30 flowers, shrubs, herbs, climbers, and ground cover plants verified safe for dogs and cats.
Plants 20 January 2026 16 min read
How to Grow Roses: Complete UK Guide
How to grow roses in the UK. Covers hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, and David Austin English roses with planting, pruning, feeding, and disease tips.
Plants 19 January 2026 14 min read
Best Plants for Shade in UK Gardens
Best shade-tolerant plants for UK gardens, from full shade to dappled light. Covers perennials, shrubs, ground cover, ferns, and climbers.
Plants 19 January 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Peonies: UK Planting Guide
A complete guide to growing peonies in UK gardens. Covers bare-root planting depth, herbaceous and tree types, soil prep, and seasonal care.
Plants 19 January 2026 16 min read
Native Trees for UK Gardens
15 native UK trees ranked by wildlife value, soil type, and garden size. Tested across Staffordshire clay and loam by a practising horticulturalist.
Plants 15 January 2026 14 min read
Best Winter Flowering Shrubs for UK
Best winter flowering shrubs UK ranked by scent, hardiness, and flowering period. 12 species tested over 8 winters with month-by-month calendar.
Plants 12 January 2026 11 min read
How to Grow Asparagus Fern Indoors
Asparagus fern care guide for UK homes covering light, humidity, watering, and toxicity warnings. With species comparison and monthly calendar.
Plants 12 January 2026 15 min read
How to Grow Hydrangeas in the UK
A practical guide to growing hydrangeas in UK gardens. Covers types, planting, pruning groups, colour changing, feeding, and container growing.
Plants 11 January 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Calla Lilies in the UK
Calla lilies thrive in UK gardens when you match species to hardiness. Covers hardy vs tender types, planting, containers, and winter care.
Plants 10 January 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Forget-Me-Nots UK
Forget-me-nots thrive in UK gardens with minimal effort. Covers sowing times, three main species, self-seeding control, and wildlife value.
Plants 9 January 2026 10 min read
How to Care for Orchids Indoors
UK orchid care guide covering watering, light, reblooming, and month-by-month tasks. Written by growers who keep Phalaenopsis thriving year-round.
Plants 9 January 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Osteospermum in the UK
Osteospermum growing guide for UK gardens. Covers hardy varieties, planting, overwintering, propagation from cuttings, and month-by-month care.
Plants 8 January 2026 14 min read
How to Grow a Peace Lily in the UK
How to grow a peace lily in the UK. Covers light, watering, humidity, and troubleshooting for Spathiphyllum in British homes with hard water.
Plants 7 January 2026 16 min read
Types of Flowers to Grow in the UK
Types of flowers to grow in UK gardens. Covers annuals, biennials, perennials, bulbs, climbers, and shrubs with varieties, costs, and bloom calendars.
Plants 6 January 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Lavender in the UK
A practical guide to growing lavender in UK gardens. Covers hardy and tender types, planting, pruning, drainage, harvesting, and best UK varieties.
Plants 4 January 2026 15 min read
How to Grow Dahlias in the UK
A practical guide to growing dahlias in UK gardens. Covers tuber planting, pinching out, staking, feeding, earwig control, and winter tuber storage.
Plants 31 December 2025 12 min read
How to Grow Jasmine in the UK
How to grow jasmine in UK gardens. Covers summer jasmine, winter jasmine, and star jasmine with planting, pruning, and variety advice.
Plants 29 December 2025 10 min read
How to Grow Primroses in the UK
Grow primroses in the UK with this practical guide. Covers varieties, planting, soil, division, pests, and month-by-month care from a gardening expert.
Plants 27 December 2025 11 min read
How to Grow Snowdrops in the UK
Expert guide to growing snowdrops in the UK. Plant 'in the green' for best results, naturalise under trees, and find the best varieties for your garden.
Plants 24 December 2025 13 min read
How to Grow Daffodils: UK Guide
A practical guide to growing daffodils in UK gardens. Covers planting depth and timing, naturalising in grass, division, and the best varieties.
Plants 13 December 2025 14 min read
Lawn Alternatives: Ground Cover Plants UK
Practical lawn alternatives for UK gardens. Covers chamomile, thyme, clover, moss, gravel, and creeping ground cover plants with care advice.
Plants 11 December 2025 12 min read
How to Grow Buddleja in the UK
Grow buddleja (butterfly bush) anywhere in the UK, including poor soil. Prune hard to 30-60cm in March. Attracts 20 butterfly species July to September.
Plants 10 December 2025 14 min read
How to Grow Clematis: Pruning Groups
How to grow clematis in UK gardens with pruning groups explained. Covers planting, group 1, 2, and 3 types, training, and seasonal care.
Plants 8 December 2025 12 min read
How to Grow Geraniums in the UK
Grow both hardy geraniums and pelargoniums in UK gardens. Covers varieties, planting, care, propagation, and overwintering for year-round colour.
Plants 5 December 2025 14 min read
How to Grow Wisteria in the UK
How to grow wisteria in UK gardens with training and pruning advice. Covers Chinese and Japanese types, the two-prune system, and wall support.
Plants 3 December 2025 11 min read
How to Care for Succulents Indoors
How to grow succulents indoors in UK homes. Covers light needs, soil mix recipes, watering calendars, best varieties, and fixes for etiolation and rot.
Plants 1 December 2025 14 min read
Best Pond Plants for UK Gardens
Native UK pond plants for every planting zone. Covers water lilies, oxygenators, marginals, and bog plants with depths, spreads, and wildlife value.
Plants 25 November 2025 9 min read
How to Grow Foxgloves in the UK
Grow foxgloves from seed in British gardens. Covers sowing, varieties, toxicity warnings, and how to keep them self-seeding for free plants every year.
Plants 24 November 2025 13 min read
How to Grow Sweet Peas from Seed
Step-by-step guide to growing sweet peas from seed in the UK. Covers autumn and spring sowing, pinching out, support, and regular picking.
Plants 23 November 2025 10 min read
How to Grow Hellebores in the UK
Grow hellebores in UK gardens — shade-tolerant, evergreen, flowering December to April. Covers varieties, planting, care, and leaf spot from UK growers.
Plants 20 November 2025 13 min read
Best Hanging Houseplants UK
The best hanging houseplants for UK homes ranked by trail length, light needs, and care. Covers 10 trailing species with room-by-room placement advice.
Plants 17 November 2025 11 min read
How to Grow Echinacea in the UK
Grow echinacea (coneflower) in UK gardens with this complete guide. Covers varieties, sowing, planting, soil prep, and winter care tips.
Plants 16 November 2025 12 min read
How to Grow Chrysanthemums in the UK
Grow chrysanthemums in the UK: hardy garden types survive -10°C outdoors, flowering August to November. Full guide to varieties, cuttings, and care.
Plants 14 November 2025 14 min read
Best Trees for Small Gardens in the UK
Top trees for small UK gardens with ultimate heights under 8m. Covers Amelanchier, crab apple, Japanese maple, birch, magnolia, rowan, and cherry.
Plants 12 November 2025 12 min read
How to Grow Alliums in the UK
Plant ornamental alliums October-November in full sun, 3x bulb depth. Hardy to -15°C, flowers May-July, seedheads last all winter.
Plants 2 November 2025 10 min read
How to Grow Cosmos from Seed UK
Sow cosmos from seed in the UK from March indoors or May direct. Full guide to varieties, sowing, deadheading, and growing chocolate cosmos.
Plants 1 November 2025 11 min read
How to Grow Lupins in the UK
Step-by-step guide to growing lupins in UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing, soil prep, slug control, and how to get a second flush of flowers.
Plants 30 October 2025 12 min read
How to Grow Heather in the UK
Grow heather in the UK with this practical guide. Covers three main types, soil needs, best varieties, pruning, and a month-by-month care calendar.
Plants 24 October 2025 10 min read
How to Grow Camellias in the UK
Grow camellias in UK gardens with acid soil and a sheltered spot. Covers three main species, variety picks, container growing, and monthly care.
Plants 22 October 2025 14 min read
Ornamental Grasses for UK Gardens
Guide to the best ornamental grasses for UK gardens. Covers tall, medium, and low varieties with planting, dividing, and cutting back advice.
Plants 21 October 2025 11 min read
How to Grow Delphiniums in the UK
Grow delphiniums in the UK with staking, slug control, soil prep, and the best varieties from Pacific Giants to Magic Fountains.
Plants 16 October 2025 13 min read
Low Maintenance Garden Plants for the UK
Best low-maintenance plants for UK gardens that thrive with minimal care. Covers evergreens, perennials, ground cover, grasses, and shrubs.
Plants 14 October 2025 14 min read
Best Evergreen Shrubs for UK Gardens
Ten best evergreen shrubs for year-round interest in UK gardens. Covers Mahonia, Viburnum tinus, Sarcococca, and more with planting and care advice.
Plants 14 October 2025 15 min read
Japanese Maple Care in the UK
How to grow Japanese maples in UK gardens. Covers Acer palmatum varieties, positioning, soil, container growing, pruning, and autumn colour.
Plants 10 October 2025 14 min read
How to Create a Wildflower Lawn
Turn your lawn into a wildflower meadow with native UK species. Soil preparation, seed mixes, sowing rates, yellow rattle, and mowing.
Plants 8 October 2025 14 min read
How to Grow Tulips in the UK
A practical guide to growing tulips in UK gardens. Covers planting times, bulb depth, varieties, containers, naturalising, and tulip fire disease.
Plants 5 October 2025 14 min read
Best Flowering Shrubs for UK Gardens
Discover the best flowering shrubs for UK gardens. Covers hydrangea, lavender, buddleja, philadelphus and more with pruning groups and soil needs.
Plants 1 October 2025 14 min read
Best Climbing Plants for UK Gardens
Best climbing plants for UK gardens covering walls, fences, pergolas, and small spaces. Planting advice, aspect guidance, and care tips.