Raised Garden Beds
How to Grow Nasturtiums – Varieties, Sowing and Uses for UK Gardens
Nasturtiums are one of the most versatile plants you can grow in a UK garden - brilliant in…
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Author: James Fletcher
James Fletcher is a home and garden enthusiast based in the north-west of England. He's been growing vegetables in raised beds for over four years and writes practical, no-nonsense guides for UK gardeners and homeowners.
Raised Garden Beds
How to Grow Marigolds – Varieties, Uses and Care for UK Gardens
Marigolds are among the hardest-working plants in any UK garden - brilliant in borders, invaluable as companion plants…
Raised Garden Beds
How to Grow Zinnias – Sowing, Varieties and Care for UK Gardens
Zinnias are the boldest and most rewarding cutting annuals you can grow from seed in the UK. Here…
Raised Garden Beds
How to Grow Cosmos – Sowing, Care and Varieties for UK Gardens
Cosmos is one of the easiest and most rewarding annuals you can grow from seed in the UK.…
Raised Garden Beds
How to Grow Salvias – Varieties, Planting and Care for UK Gardens
Salvias are among the most rewarding border plants for UK gardens, combining long flowering seasons with excellent pollinator…
Wildlife Gardening
How to Attract Goldfinches to Your Garden – The Complete UK Guide
Goldfinches are among the most brilliant and easily attracted birds to UK gardens. Here is exactly what to…
Wildlife Gardening
How to Grow a Native Hedge – The Complete UK Guide to Planting and Managing a Native Hedgerow
A native hedge is the most productive wildlife feature you can plant along a garden boundary. Here is…
Wildlife Gardening
How to Build a Toad House – The Complete UK Guide to Garden Toad Houses
Toads are one of the most effective natural pest controllers in the garden and they need surprisingly little…
Wildlife Gardening
How to Create a Log Pile Habitat – The Complete UK Guide to Garden Log Piles
A log pile is the simplest and most effective wildlife habitat you can create in a UK garden.…
Wildlife Gardening
How to Attract Swifts to Your Garden – The Complete UK Guide to Swift Conservation
Swifts are one of the most dramatic summer visitors to British skies and one of the most threatened.…