by John | Feb 5, 2026 | Blogs
Taming the Beautiful Beast: Getting the Best from Wisteria Few plants capture the romance of an English garden quite like wisteria. In full flower, it’s breathtaking. But without guidance, that same plant can quickly become a dense tangle of woody growth with very...
by John | Dec 26, 2025 | Blogs
How Thoughtful Planting Design Can Actively Cool a South-Facing Garden South-facing gardens are often sold as the holy grail. And in spring and early summer, they are. But during modern UK heatwaves, many south-facing gardens become uncomfortable heat traps —...
by John | Dec 17, 2025 | Blogs
The Garden Mistakes You Only Notice After 10 Years (And Why They’re Rarely the Ones You Planned For) A while ago, I was asked to look at a garden that had been carefully designed and planted around a decade earlier — not by us, but by a good designer and a capable...
by John | Nov 24, 2025 | Blogs
Why Older Gardens Need a Different Pruning Philosophy Than Young Ones Most pruning advice is written with young gardens in mind. It assumes plants are vigorous, forgiving, and keen to respond. Cut back at the right time, make clean cuts, and the plant will reward you...
by John | Dec 29, 2024 | Blogs
The Benefits of Mulch: Moisture Retention, Temperature Regulation, and Soil Health Mulching is one of the simplest yet most impactful practices in gardening. Exploring the nuances of mulch opens doors to optimizing plant health and creating a thriving, sustainable...
by John | Dec 9, 2024 | Blogs
Maximizing Winter Interest: How to Create a Garden That Thrives in the Cold Winter doesn’t have to mean a drab, lifeless garden. With careful planning and the right plants, your garden can remain vibrant and engaging, even in the coldest months. For amateur gardeners...
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