As Seen on ITV Gardening Club
Terracotta planters have long been a staple in gardens around the world, valued for their warm tones, natural composition, and enduring practicality. Today, they remain one of the most popular choices for gardeners and outdoor designers alike, offering a balance...
by Charles Mcgibbon
In today’s gardens, homeowners are looking for more than just practicality — they want outdoor spaces that reflect character, sustainability, and timeless style. That’s exactly where oak barrel water butts come in. Combining heritage craftsmanship with everyday functionality, these unique...
by Charlie Charles
Bamboo has become an increasingly popular choice in British gardens, offering a unique combination of style, sustainability and practicality.
by Charles Mcgibbon
Choosing the right natural fencing for your garden can make a big difference to both appearance and practicality.
by Charles Mcgibbon
Landscape designers love hazel hurdles because they combine beauty, sustainability, and function in a way few materials can. They bring life, warmth, and texture to any garden, while supporting sustainable woodland management and traditional craftsmanship.
by Phil Chester
Blackberries are nutritious fruits classified by growth habit (erect, semi-erect, trailing; thornless options). They need full sun, well-drained soil, consistent watering, and critical pruning (floricane/primocane types). Harvest when black & plump. Versatile for fresh eating, desserts, jams, or freezing.
by Phil Chester
Ornamental pear trees offer 4-season appeal: white spring flowers (fishy scent), green summer leaves, vibrant fall color. Small, inedible fruit. Low maintenance & adaptable, but 'Bradford' is highly invasive. Consider newer cultivars like 'Cleveland Select'. Short lifespan (15-25 yrs).
by Phil Chester
Japanese Acers are versatile trees prized for delicate, varied leaves displaying spectacular seasonal colours (green, red, gold, crimson). They offer year-round interest with diverse bark and forms. They need well-drained, acidic soil, morning sun, and afternoon shade. Ideal for any...
by Phil Chester
Espalier is an ancient art training plants (often fruit trees like apples/pears) flat against a support. It saves space, boosts fruit quality & yields, improves air circulation, and adds aesthetic value. Common forms include cordon & fan. It requires patience,...
by Phil Chester
Sorbus (Rowan/Mountain Ash) are diverse, ornamental trees/shrubs known for attractive foliage, white flowers, & vibrant berries crucial for wildlife. Native to the Northern Hemisphere, they're hardy, low-maintenance, & thrive in various conditions, offering beauty & ecological value to landscapes.
by Phil Chester
Crabapple trees offer multi-seasonal beauty with stunning spring flowers (pollinator-friendly), vibrant fall fruit (wildlife food/jellies), and attractive foliage. These adaptable, small-to-medium ornamentals thrive in full sun. Select disease-resistant varieties for low maintenance & ecological benefit.
by Phil Chester
