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What to plant in your garden right now — the complete UK spring planting guide
Seasonal guides

What to plant in your garden right now — the complete UK spring planting guide

Everything you need to know about what to plant in your UK garden this spring. A complete guide to hardy perennials, climbers, shrubs and bulbs to plant in April and May for colour all summer long.

22 April 2025 · 9 min readRead more →
How to have colour in your garden all year round — the UK beginner's guide
Planting guides

How to have colour in your garden all year round — the UK beginner's guide

Most gardens peak in June and look bare by January. With a little planning you can have something beautiful flowering every single month — here's exactly how.

20 April 2025 · 8 min readRead more →
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Spring planting

The 10 best plants for non-stop colour from April to October

These reliable UK garden plants will give you months of colour with minimal effort — perfect for busy gardeners.

12 April 2025 · 6 min readRead more →
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Winter gardens

12 plants that actually look good in January and February

Your garden doesn't have to look bare in winter. These plants will give you colour and structure all through the cold months.

2 March 2025 · 7 min readRead more →
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Soil guides

How to tell what type of soil you have — and why it matters

Clay, sandy, chalky or loam? Understanding your soil is the single most important step to a thriving garden.

10 February 2025 · 5 min readRead more →
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Shade gardens

8 shrubs that thrive in deep shade — even under trees

Got a shady corner that nothing seems to grow in? These tough, beautiful shrubs are made for it.

22 January 2025 · 6 min readRead more →
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Bulbs

When to plant spring bulbs in the UK — a month-by-month guide

Daffodils, tulips, crocus and snowdrops — get the timing right and you'll be rewarded with months of early colour.

18 September 2024 · 5 min readRead more →
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Design

Small garden, big impact: 7 design tricks that work in any space

Tiny patio or postage-stamp lawn? These easy design ideas will make your space feel twice as big and twice as beautiful.

4 August 2024 · 8 min readRead more →

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