Top tips for a low maintenance garden
Does a lack of time put you off gardening?
How many lists do you have with stuff to get done when you get time?
Do you look at your garden and just see jobs to do?
Time is precious, but we need our outdoor spaces more than ever right now. Don’t view your garden as another chore. Here are my top tips to make your garden low maintenance.
With a small amount of planning, you can reduce the number of gardening jobs. That means more time to sip wine and enjoy your lush garden.
My top tips for an easy-care garden
Read More
Gardening with the environment in mind
Rarely a day goes by without us hearing another reason why we need to play our part in looking after our environment. Sometimes that can feel overwhelming. What can we as individuals actually do to help?
Well, here are 10 simple steps that you can take to make a difference. Make this the year that you start gardening in a more sustainable way.
Read More
My top 10 plants for all seasons
I’m often asked for advice on ways to make a garden look good all year round. It’s entirely possible to keep your garden interesting and colourful in spring, summer, autumn and winter. All it takes is a bit of planning.
It’s not just about colour though. Height, form and structure all contribute to the overall impact. I like to include mixes of textures and scents too. Gardens should be sensual experiences after all.
Read More
Introducing wildlife into the garden
We’re always looking for ways to help our environment. Often, even small changes can make a tangible difference. Our garden is a good place to start. There are some easy ways to make your garden more attractive to wildlife. And who wouldn’t like to see more birds, bees, insects and animals around?
Read More
5 simple ways to make the most of your small garden
You don’t need to own acres of land to create a beautiful garden. Stylish, well-designed gardens aren’t exclusive to those with a country manor or a large plot of land.
The reality for most of us, especially living in towns, is a relatively small back garden. But small doesn’t need to be boring. You can still have big aspirations for your small garden.
Read More
