In the realm of gardening, window boxes stand out as versatile and charming additions that can transform the aesthetic of both your home's exterior and your garden. Creating a window box is not just about planting flowers; it's an opportunity to add a touch of nature, color, and personality to your living space. Today, we'll explore the art of crafting beautiful window boxes, with a particular focus on the enchanting Erysimum, also known as Wallflower, to elevate your gardening experience. 1. Choosing the Right Window Box: The first step in creating a captivating window box is selecting the ..read more

We all love a nice cup of tea and your garden is no different, but before you reach for the PG Tips, please read on because your garden is quite particular on how it likes it's brew. “Compost tea” and “manure tea” have been cornerstones of organic gardening for an extremely long time. It's a straightforward process that involves little more than tossing some compost or manure into a bucket of water and letting it steep for anything from a few days to a few weeks. (stirring daily.) “Fertiliser teas” made from plants are just as easy and they have the added benefit of not requiring you to ..read more

With World Health Day just around the corner (Thursday 7th April) I’ve been doing some research into how spending time in the garden can help with our mental and physical well-being and to be honest, I am amazed and feel very contented with my discoveries. Simply being outside has so many benefits as it gives us exposure to vitamin D generating serotonin. This is the chemical in our brains that encourages happiness and helps our mood. Basically, gardening is a win win, not only can we care for and nurture plants giving us another purpose (or even a distraction), we also get a little physical ..read more

When it comes to gardening, and with the aid of this digital age, there are many hints, tips and tricks available online to help you become the best gardener you can possibly be… However, sometimes it’s better to not look at ‘What you should be doing right’ but ‘What you are doing wrong’. You may be aware of some or all of the following “don’ts” but it’s always good to have a quick refresher in case you are making a mistake that is stopping your plants and garden from becoming not just good, but GREAT! Without further ado, here are: The Top 5 Things You Are Doing Wrong In Your Garden. 1. Ba ..read more

A time of new beginnings and new possibilities and I am therefore over the moon to declare that Spring has sprung, and we have decided to celebrate this in a big way by holding a Free P&P Event this weekend – woohoo! With absolutely no P&P to pay across the whole of our website this weekend, let’s dust off that trowel, check our compost stocks and why not have a browse to see what takes your fancy.   Our Spring Event this weekend is my absolute favourite as not only does it mean you, our lovely customers can save some money but it also signifies the beginning of my favourite ..read more

Everyone has heard of a Magnolia but have you ever had one in your garden? Maybe you have overlooked the idea of planting a Magnolia as it may be too big or perhaps you have taken a wide berth as they may be tricky to care for? Believe me, you are not alone as I was always under the impression that Magnolias were always huge, statement trees in large gardens but I am here this week to reassure you that these wonderful trees are available in many fantastic varieties, perfectly suitable for a smaller space. Magnolias have been a firm favourite for decades and it is easy to see why with their ..read more

It seems a little hard to believe right now but Spring is round the corner, I promise, and if you don’t believe me then the daffodils will verify. Days are getting longer and in just over a month, we will be Springing those clocks forward. Have you started to venture out and enjoy a little more time in the garden, maybe with a cuppa to take the edge off or is it still a touch too chilly? I must admit, I feel a little in limbo land at the moment as it still feels very much like the depths of Winter but I am so eager to get cracking with some new Springtime delights and I have therefore decide ..read more

I’ve always loved a Clematis – they remind me of my Grandad I think, he was always so proud of his Clematis when I was a little girl.  Not only do they hold wonderful memories for me but they are, unarguably, a fantastic addition to the garden and there is a Clematis to suit everyone’s taste, space and requirements.  The toughest thing is to narrow down exactly what you want! Evergreen, deciduous, large showy blooms, masses of delicate little blooms, flowers for summer, flowers for winter, take your pick!  Perfect for beds and borders, to disguise a fence or shed, or varieties ..read more

There really is no better way to celebrate the anticipated arrival of Springtime in your garden than with a flowering cherry, the epitome of Spring blossom! Whilst compiling our Flowering Cherry Trees (Prunus) wish list and choosing our favourites to feature on our website, we wanted to take into consideration outside space of all shapes and sizes to ensure anyone can have a beautiful, blossom tree. Whether it be pretty pink blossom or fresh white, Prunus Ruby and Prunus Brilliant will be an absolute delight this Spring and for many years to come with many benefits; Trees of any size are ..read more

I think I speak for most people when I say we’re all eagerly awaiting the arrival of Spring at this stage and when you think of 'Spring blooms', Cherry Blossom is right at the top of the list. It is one of those sights that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and put a little bounce in your step. Ornamental Cherry Trees, whilst stunning, can be a little daunting for the average gardener (and the average garden). Often, the ones that we are busy admiring are great big, monster trees that we would never be able to fit in our own little spot of green paradise. However, this doesn’t have ..read more