If you’ve never heard of a bulb lasagne you’re probably raising your eyebrows right now. It is a real gardening ‘thing’ though! This post explains what a bulb lasagne is, and why it's a great gardening project to have a go at. There's also a step-by-step planting guide, plus advice on the best bulbs to plant, and how to take care of your bulb lasagne so it provides you with months of beautiful flowers. What is a bulb lasagne? A ...
Growing sunflowers in pots: easy step-by-step guide
If you're looking for easy seeds to grow with children, it's hard to beat growing sunflowers in pots. If you're not gardening with children, sunflowers are still fantastic plants to grow, and they make wonderful cut sunflowers too. This step-by-step guide shows you how to grow sunflowers in pots and get the best results. It covers which seeds to choose, tips on planting sunflower seeds, and advice on caring for sunflowers. I've also included ...
50 drought tolerant plants for hot and dry weather
Are you looking for inspiration on drought tolerant plants? This article has 50 great suggestions for low maintenance plants that will tolerate hot, dry weather. As climate change and scorching summers continue to be an issue, many of us are starting to look at ways to make our gardens more adaptable to heatwave conditions. Nobody wants to lose their lovely plants due to dry and hot weather, but that has definitely been the case for ...
Annual vs. Perennial plants: what’s the difference?
Are you looking for an explanation of the difference between annual vs. perennial plants? This article will demystify the jargon and help you to make an informed choice next time you’re buying plants. One of the brilliant things about gardening as a hobby is that it’s so accessible to anyone who wants to have a go. Even if you don’t have your own garden, there are lots of great ways to get stuck in: allotments, community gardens, ...
My top 5 plants for August flowers and foliage
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Hillier Garden Centres. Are you enjoying your late summer garden at the moment? We’ve had some incredible weather recently, and while it’s been scorching during the day, I’ve spent many balmy evenings on the patio cooling down and enjoying the view. Fingers crossed the good weather continues all the way into autumn! I always think of August as a time of year when all the hard work ...
20 great summer plants for pots and hanging baskets
Collaborative post Would you like to fill your garden with flowers this summer? Many of us spend more time in our gardens in summer, so it’s the perfect season to create a show-stopping display of flowers and foliage for the whole family to enjoy. Planting up summer containers and hanging baskets is a brilliant way to perk up a patio or front door, and it’s also ideal if you’ve got a small outdoor space or not much time to keep on top ...
Win a Butterfly Border Kit from garden wildlife experts Vivara
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Vivara. Would you like to welcome more butterflies to your garden? This lovely giveaway from wildlife experts Vivara will help you do just that. I've got one of their Beautiful Butterfly Border Kits packed with plants and wildlife-friendly products to give away to a lucky reader. Read on to find out more about Vivara and enter the giveaway. Garden wildlife products from ...
Hanging flower baskets: how to create a wow factor display
Would you like to create show-stopping hanging flower baskets? This guide has everything you need to help you plant an amazing display that looks good for months. Tips for stunning hanging flower baskets In this post we’ll cover tips and tricks on planting and caring for your hanging flower baskets. I’ve also included a list of the best plants for hanging baskets to inspire your plant shopping. Are hanging baskets old ...
Show your support for Ukraine with sunflowers
This is a collaborative post in partnership with BloomLocal We’ve all watched in horror as the crisis in Ukraine has worsened over the last two months. And as I’m sure you are aware, the humanitarian situation is becoming more and more desperate as the war continues. Millions of people forced from their homes, living without food, water, medical supplies and power. Whole towns and cities destroyed. Families split up. ...
Spring flowers for pots: 30 easy plants to grow
Are you ready to give your garden a boost with some spring flowers? This list of the best spring flowers for pots is full of great ideas and tips to inspire you. We all tend to spend less times in our gardens in winter. But when the weather starts to warm up in spring we start using our outdoor spaces more, so it’s only natural to want them to look good and fill us with joy. Add to this the fact that many plants burst into ...