Plants 29 April 2026 12 min read
Festuca Glauca: 6 Best Blue Fescue UK Picks
Festuca glauca blue fescue UK growing guide. Six top cultivars compared, planting, division and the watering trick that prevents centre die-back.
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Plants 24 April 2026 13 min read
Euonymus: The Shrub That Keeps Going All Winter
How to grow euonymus in UK gardens. Covers Emerald Gaiety, spindle varieties, planting in any soil, pruning, and winter colour from a UK plantsman.
Plants 22 April 2026 12 min read
Lily of the Valley: The Perfect Shade Bulb
How to grow lily of the valley in UK gardens. Covers planting pips, dry shade naturalising, division, fragrance, and protecting from slugs in May bloom.
Plants 15 April 2026 10 min read
Cistus: The Rock Rose That Loves Heat
How to grow cistus rock rose in UK gardens. Covers hardy varieties to -15C, planting in poor soil, minimal pruning, and flowering from May to July.
Plants 15 April 2026 12 min read
Hakonechloa: The Golden Grass for Shade
Grow hakonechloa (hakone grass) in UK gardens. Shade-tolerant Japanese grass, 30-45cm tall, with golden arching foliage and bronze autumn colour.
Plants 14 April 2026 13 min read
Hypericum: St John's Wort for Every UK Spot
Grow hypericum in UK gardens with this guide. Covers ground cover, Hidcote, tutsan, berries for floristry, rust disease, and pruning for each species.
Plants 14 April 2026 12 min read
Scilla: Tiny Blue Bulbs for Early Spring
Grow scilla in UK gardens with this guide. Covers Scilla siberica, S. bifolia, planting depth, naturalising in grass, and the Chionodoxa difference.
Plants 13 April 2026 14 min read
Campanula: Bellflowers for Every UK Border
Grow campanula in UK gardens with this practical guide. Covers 8 species from alpine to border, planting, slug control, division, and shade tolerance.
Plants 13 April 2026 12 min read
Aquilegia: The Self-Seeding Shade Perennial
Grow aquilegia in UK gardens with this expert guide. Covers granny's bonnet, hybrid varieties, shade planting, self-seeding control, and sawfly.
Plants 13 April 2026 14 min read
Daylilies: Tough, Beautiful, Impossible to Kill
Grow daylilies in UK gardens with varieties for every border. Covers Hemerocallis types, reblooming cultivars, division, edible flowers, and clay soil.
Plants 13 April 2026 13 min read
Mahonia: Winter Flowers When Nothing Blooms
Grow mahonia in UK gardens for scented winter flowers November to March. Covers best species, shade tolerance, pruning leggy plants, and berries for birds.
Plants 9 April 2026 14 min read
Japanese Anemones: The Best Late Show
Japanese anemones flower from August to October in UK shade and sun. Covers six top varieties, planting, division, spread control, and autumn borders.
Plants 8 April 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Coreopsis in the UK
How to grow coreopsis (tickseed) in UK gardens. Covers best perennial varieties, thread-leaf types, prairie planting, division, and long flowering.
Plants 8 April 2026 10 min read
How to Grow Astrantia in the UK
How to grow astrantia (masterwort) in UK gardens. Covers shade tolerance, best varieties, division, deadheading, and cut flower use from 5 years of trials.
Plants 8 April 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Lavatera in the UK
How to grow lavatera (tree mallow) in the UK. Varieties, hard pruning, coastal planting, drought tolerance, and propagation from cuttings.
Plants 8 April 2026 10 min read
How to Grow Stipa Feather Grass UK
How to grow Stipa feather grass in UK gardens. Covers S. gigantea, S. tenuissima, and S. arundinacea with planting, pruning, and self-seeding tips.
Plants 8 April 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Yarrow in the UK
How to grow yarrow (Achillea) in UK gardens. Covers native wildflower, garden hybrids, prairie planting, division, cutting, drying, and best varieties.
Plants 8 April 2026 13 min read
Self-Seeding Plants for Easy UK Gardens
Self-seeding plants fill gaps and cut costs in UK gardens. Covers 15 best self-seeders, management tips, and which ones spread too aggressively.
Plants 7 April 2026 10 min read
How to Grow Evening Primrose in the UK
Grow evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) in UK gardens. Covers self-seeding, moth pollination, varieties, medicinal uses, and controlling spread.
Plants 7 April 2026 10 min read
How to Grow Yucca in the UK
How to grow hardy yucca outdoors in the UK. Covers Y. gloriosa, Y. filamentosa, Y. rostrata, soil, pruning, and flowering from 30 years of UK trials.
Plants 7 April 2026 13 min read
Self-Seeding Plants for UK Gardens
Which plants self-seed reliably in UK gardens and how to manage them. Named varieties, timing, and techniques for naturalistic borders.
Plants 2 April 2026 10 min read
How to Grow Aubretia in the UK
How to grow aubretia in UK gardens with variety picks, wall and rockery planting tips, pruning after flowering and propagation from cuttings.
Plants 2 April 2026 10 min read
How to Grow Daphne in the UK
Learn how to grow daphne in the UK with expert advice on soil, planting, pruning and the best species for winter fragrance in British gardens.
Plants 2 April 2026 10 min read
How to Grow Muscari (Grape Hyacinth) UK
How to grow muscari grape hyacinth in UK gardens. Planting depth, best varieties, naturalising in lawns, and container tips from a hands-on grower.
Plants 1 April 2026 11 min read
How to Grow Astilbe in the UK
Grow astilbe in UK gardens with this guide to varieties, planting, moisture needs, shade tolerance, and companion planting from experienced UK growers.
Plants 1 April 2026 12 min read
How to Grow ZZ Plant in the UK
How to grow ZZ plant in the UK. Covers light, watering, propagation, and varieties of Zamioculcas zamiifolia for British homes.
Plants 31 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Amaryllis in the UK
Grow amaryllis in the UK with this expert guide covering planting, outdoor growing, varieties, care calendar, and reblooming tips from 7 years of trials.
Plants 31 March 2026 13 min read
How to Grow Heuchera (Coral Bells) UK
How to grow heuchera in UK gardens. Covers best varieties by colour, shade tolerance, containers, division, vine weevil control and winter care.
Plants 31 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Sedum (Stonecrop) in the UK
How to grow sedum in UK gardens. Covers tall border types, ground cover, green roofs, propagation, pollinators and the best varieties for every position.
Plants 31 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Thalictrum (Meadow Rue) UK
Grow thalictrum in UK gardens with this expert guide covering varieties, partial shade planting, moist soil care, staking, division, and companion plants.
Plants 31 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Viburnum in the UK
Learn how to grow viburnum in the UK with species for every season. Covers planting, pruning, soil needs and 8 top varieties from expert growers.
Plants 30 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Miscanthus in the UK
How to grow miscanthus (silver grass) in UK gardens. Varieties, planting, cutting back, and year-round garden design uses.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
Best Summer Flowers for UK Gardens
The best summer flowers for UK gardens tested over 7 seasons. Perennials, annuals, and container picks ranked by flowering time and ease of care.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Iris in the UK
Practical guide to growing iris in UK gardens. Covers bearded, Siberian, dwarf and water iris, planting depths, dividing rhizomes, and best varieties.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Olive Trees in the UK
Grow olive trees in UK gardens with this practical guide. Hardy varieties, planting, winter protection, pruning, and fruiting tips.
Plants 30 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Salvia in the UK
Practical guide to growing salvia in UK gardens. Covers hardy and half-hardy types, best varieties, planting, deadheading, and overwintering.
Plants 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Witch Hazel in the UK
Practical guide to growing witch hazel in UK gardens. Covers best Hamamelis varieties, soil needs, planting, pruning, and autumn colour.
Plants 27 March 2026 12 min read
Best Ground Cover Plants UK
Best ground cover plants for UK gardens covering shade, sun, slopes and paving. Expert picks with heights, spreads and planting advice.
Plants 21 March 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Catmint (Nepeta) UK
Grow catmint (Nepeta) in UK borders: 4 months of colour, 80+ pollinator visits per hour. Walker's Low, Six Hills Giant — care, pruning, second flush.
Plants 19 March 2026 15 min read
Best Plants for Sandy Soil UK
Best plants for sandy soil in the UK: 20+ species tested in Norfolk and Surrey. Lavender, cistus, birch, echinacea, and agapanthus all thrive.
Plants 17 March 2026 14 min read
Best Shrubs for Shade UK
Top shrubs for shade in UK gardens ranked by shade tolerance. Covers 12 varieties with planting times, soil needs, and expert tips from 8 years of testing.
Plants 9 March 2026 14 min read
Best Indoor Plants for UK Homes
The best indoor plants for UK homes ranked by light needs, care difficulty, and pet safety. Includes lux data for every room orientation.
Plants 6 March 2026 13 min read
Drought-Tolerant Plants for UK Gardens
Best drought-tolerant plants for UK gardens. Covers perennials, shrubs, grasses, ground cover, and Mediterranean species that thrive without watering.
Plants 2 March 2026 11 min read
Best Low-Light Houseplants for UK Homes
Ten low-light houseplants ranked by actual lux tolerance. Covers north-facing rooms, dark hallways, and bathrooms with specific care data per plant.
Plants 1 March 2026 9 min read
How to Grow Anemones in the UK
Grow anemones in the UK with confidence. Three types, when to plant, how to care for them, and which varieties give the best results in British gardens.
Plants 17 February 2026 15 min read
Best Winter Flowering Plants for the UK
Ten best winter flowering plants for UK gardens from November to March. Covers hellebores, snowdrops, witch hazel, and winter jasmine with care advice.
Plants 13 February 2026 14 min read
Best Shade-Tolerant Annuals UK
Discover the best shade-tolerant annuals for UK gardens. Busy lizzies, begonias, fuchsias, and torenia bring colour to north-facing beds and containers.
Plants 10 February 2026 14 min read
Types of Hydrangeas: UK Varieties
UK guide to types of hydrangeas: mophead, lacecap, panicle, climbing, and oakleaf — top varieties, pruning groups, and how to choose the right type.
Plants 9 February 2026 12 min read
Climate-Resilient Plants for UK Gardens
Plants that handle the UK's changing climate. Covers drought, heavy rain, mild winters, and late frosts with species that adapt to unpredictable weather.
Plants 29 January 2026 14 min read
Pet-Safe Garden Plants: 30 UK Choices
Pet-safe garden plants for UK gardens. Covers 30 flowers, shrubs, herbs, climbers, and ground cover plants verified safe for dogs and cats.
Plants 19 January 2026 14 min read
Best Plants for Shade in UK Gardens
Best shade-tolerant plants for UK gardens, from full shade to dappled light. Covers perennials, shrubs, ground cover, ferns, and climbers.
Plants 15 January 2026 14 min read
Best Winter Flowering Shrubs for UK
Best winter flowering shrubs UK ranked by scent, hardiness, and flowering period. 12 species tested over 8 winters with month-by-month calendar.
Plants 12 January 2026 15 min read
How to Grow Hydrangeas in the UK
A practical guide to growing hydrangeas in UK gardens. Covers types, planting, pruning groups, colour changing, feeding, and container growing.
Plants 11 January 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Calla Lilies in the UK
Calla lilies thrive in UK gardens when you match species to hardiness. Covers hardy vs tender types, planting, containers, and winter care.
Plants 10 January 2026 12 min read
How to Grow Forget-Me-Nots UK
Forget-me-nots thrive in UK gardens with minimal effort. Covers sowing times, three main species, self-seeding control, and wildlife value.
Plants 6 January 2026 14 min read
How to Grow Lavender in the UK
A practical guide to growing lavender in UK gardens. Covers hardy and tender types, planting, pruning, drainage, harvesting, and best UK varieties.
Plants 29 December 2025 10 min read
How to Grow Primroses in the UK
Grow primroses in the UK with this practical guide. Covers varieties, planting, soil, division, pests, and month-by-month care from a gardening expert.
Plants 27 December 2025 11 min read
How to Grow Snowdrops in the UK
Expert guide to growing snowdrops in the UK. Plant 'in the green' for best results, naturalise under trees, and find the best varieties for your garden.
Plants 24 December 2025 13 min read
How to Grow Daffodils: UK Guide
A practical guide to growing daffodils in UK gardens. Covers planting depth and timing, naturalising in grass, division, and the best varieties.
Plants 13 December 2025 14 min read
Lawn Alternatives: Ground Cover Plants UK
Practical lawn alternatives for UK gardens. Covers chamomile, thyme, clover, moss, gravel, and creeping ground cover plants with care advice.
Plants 10 December 2025 14 min read
How to Grow Clematis: Pruning Groups
How to grow clematis in UK gardens with pruning groups explained. Covers planting, group 1, 2, and 3 types, training, and seasonal care.
Plants 3 December 2025 11 min read
How to Care for Succulents Indoors
How to grow succulents indoors in UK homes. Covers light needs, soil mix recipes, watering calendars, best varieties, and fixes for etiolation and rot.
Plants 1 December 2025 14 min read
Best Pond Plants for UK Gardens
Native UK pond plants for every planting zone. Covers water lilies, oxygenators, marginals, and bog plants with depths, spreads, and wildlife value.
Plants 23 November 2025 10 min read
How to Grow Hellebores in the UK
Grow hellebores in UK gardens — shade-tolerant, evergreen, flowering December to April. Covers varieties, planting, care, and leaf spot from UK growers.
Plants 30 October 2025 12 min read
How to Grow Heather in the UK
Grow heather in the UK with this practical guide. Covers three main types, soil needs, best varieties, pruning, and a month-by-month care calendar.
Plants 22 October 2025 14 min read
Ornamental Grasses for UK Gardens
Guide to the best ornamental grasses for UK gardens. Covers tall, medium, and low varieties with planting, dividing, and cutting back advice.
Plants 16 October 2025 13 min read
Low Maintenance Garden Plants for the UK
Best low-maintenance plants for UK gardens that thrive with minimal care. Covers evergreens, perennials, ground cover, grasses, and shrubs.
Plants 14 October 2025 14 min read
Best Evergreen Shrubs for UK Gardens
Ten best evergreen shrubs for year-round interest in UK gardens. Covers Mahonia, Viburnum tinus, Sarcococca, and more with planting and care advice.
Plants 10 October 2025 14 min read
How to Create a Wildflower Lawn
Turn your lawn into a wildflower meadow with native UK species. Soil preparation, seed mixes, sowing rates, yellow rattle, and mowing.