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A quiet journal of gardening advice, planting designs and timeless ideas for outdoor living.
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Notes from the garden
Fresh ideas from the garden, the patio and the potting shed — updated each season.
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Should You Get a Retractable Pergola?
Continue reading →: Should You Get a Retractable Pergola?The trouble with the British weather is that you can set up your patio for al fresco dining only to have to bring everything back inside because a rainstorm rolls through. A retractable pergola is one of the best solutions to this problem. The roof…
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Garden notes
Indoor Plants for House and Home
Houseplants soften interiors, clean the air and bring a slice of the garden indoors year round. Pair a statement monstera with a fiddle leaf…
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Cottage Garden Ideas for Every Season
A true cottage garden is romantic, abundant and slightly wild. Combine foxgloves, lavender and hollyhocks with self-seeding annuals, then weave a gravel path through…
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Choosing Garden Furniture That Lasts
Garden furniture should feel as good as it looks. Solid hardwoods like teak weather beautifully outdoors, while powder-coated aluminium suits modern terraces. Add deep…
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Fruit Trees to Grow in Containers
Think your garden is too small for a fruit tree? Dwarf fruit trees are designed specifically for compact container growing, making fresh apples, pears…
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How to Cultivate a Spring Garden
Spring is the moment a garden truly wakes up. Begin by clearing winter debris, refreshing borders with compost and planning a colourful succession of…
A garden for every season
From spring bulbs to autumn berries, our growing guides help you plan a garden that gives back month after month. Edit this content area to highlight a feature article, an event, or a seasonal task list for your readers.
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Flower Garden Bulbs
Finding hyacinth bulbs for sale means identifying quality retailers who will sell healthy bulbs, which will then develop into beautiful hyacinths. Look for hyacinth bulbs being sold at the right time of year – autumn is prime planting time, so outside of this season, bulbs may be old or will not grow as well. Garden hyacinths come in various varieties and are a beautiful, relatively easy perennial to grow.
Garden Awnings
When you’re building a deck or patio right outside your backdoor, what you’re trying to create is a transition between the inside and the outside. This generally means getting all of the fresh air of your garden without the mud and bad weather that you’d get from being exposed. A garden awning will offer you protection from the rain, so that you can enjoy your garden no matter what the weather conditions are.