Practical gardening advice for British gardens.https://gardenuk.co.uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-carnivorous-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-carnivorous-plants-uk/How to grow Venus flytraps, sundews, and pitcher plants in the UK. Watering, dormancy, soil mix, sourcing, and the easiest species for beginners.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-top-dress-lawn-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-top-dress-lawn-uk/Practical UK guide to top-dressing a lawn. When to apply, the right sand-loam-compost mix, application rates, and recovery timeline for a thicker sward.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/allotment-flooding-drainage-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/allotment-flooding-drainage-uk/Practical UK guide to draining a flooded allotment plot, building flood-resilient raised beds, and recovering soil and crops after winter floods.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/uk-allotments-history/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/uk-allotments-history/From Enclosure Acts to Dig for Victory and the 2020 plot boom. The full history of the UK allotment movement, the 1908 Act, and what comes next.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/giant-vegetables-uk-world-records/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/giant-vegetables-uk-world-records/How UK growers break world records with 600kg pumpkins, 8kg onions, and 6m carrots. Methods, varieties, and where to see giant vegetables in 2026.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/allotment-security-theft-vandalism-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/allotment-security-theft-vandalism-uk/Protect your UK allotment from theft and vandalism. Locks, fencing, deterrents, tool marking, insurance, and committee strategies that actually work.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-clear-overgrown-allotment-plot-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-clear-overgrown-allotment-plot-uk/Step-by-step UK guide to clearing brambles, couch grass, bindweed, and mare's tail from an overgrown allotment without exhausting yourself in week one.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-uk-onion-varieties-compared/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-uk-onion-varieties-compared/Best UK onion varieties compared from a 4-year trial of 18 cultivars. Sets vs seed yields, keeping quality, taste ratings and bolt resistance.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/bulbs-perennial-borders-layering-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/bulbs-perennial-borders-layering-uk/Plant bulbs in perennial borders for nine months of UK colour. Layering depths, succession order, and how to hide dying bulb foliage in herbaceous beds.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/capsid-bug-identification-control-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/capsid-bug-identification-control-uk/Capsid bug identification and control on UK apples, dahlias, and currants. Pinprick damage, lifecycle, and the 4 sprays and tricks ranked by results.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/diamondback-moth-identification-control-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/diamondback-moth-identification-control-uk/Diamondback moth identification and control on UK brassicas. Larva damage, lifecycle, migration timing, and 4 defences ranked by 3-year trial.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-designer-cost-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-designer-cost-uk/Garden designer fees in the UK explained: package tiers, RIBA-style stage fees, and what to expect from £500 design plans to £25,000 full builds.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-festuca-blue-fescue-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-festuca-blue-fescue-uk/Festuca glauca blue fescue UK growing guide. Six top cultivars compared, planting, division and the watering trick that prevents centre die-back.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-phormium-nz-flax-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-phormium-nz-flax-uk/Phormium tenax New Zealand flax UK growing guide. Seven cultivars compared for hardiness, colour and size on a 5-year Staffordshire trial.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/no-dig-heavy-clay-soil-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/no-dig-heavy-clay-soil-uk/No-dig on heavy clay soil in UK gardens: 5-year Staffordshire trial results, compost depths, drainage fixes, year-by-year structure rebuild.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/woolly-aphid-identification-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/woolly-aphid-identification-treatment-uk/Woolly aphid identification and treatment for UK apple trees. Cottony patches, lifecycle, and 4 control methods ranked by trial results.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/working-with-garden-designer-process-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/working-with-garden-designer-process-uk/What to expect when working with a UK garden designer: brief, survey, sketch, plan and build stages with timelines, fees and questions to ask.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/cabbage-moth-identification-control-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/cabbage-moth-identification-control-uk/Cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) ID and control for UK growers. Lifecycle, damage signs, BT, netting, traps, and a tested month-by-month plan.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-deschampsia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-deschampsia-uk/How to grow deschampsia (tufted hair grass) in UK gardens. Native ornamental grass with golden flowering panicles, six best varieties, planting and care.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/when-to-cut-wildflower-meadow-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/when-to-cut-wildflower-meadow-uk/When to cut a wildflower meadow UK guide. Why August beats June most years, scythe vs brushcutter vs strimmer, raking arisings, and a 12-month calendar.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-blackcurrant-varieties-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-blackcurrant-varieties-uk/Best blackcurrant varieties UK gardeners can grow, ranked by yield, flavour, and gall mite resistance from a 5-year Staffordshire trial of 6 cultivars.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/modern-mixed-border-design-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/modern-mixed-border-design-uk/Modern mixed border design UK guide. Plant communities replace edged beds. Matrix grasses, year-round seedheads, tested on Staffordshire clay.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/edimentals-edible-ornamental-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/edimentals-edible-ornamental-plants-uk/Edimentals 2026 UK trend guide. Sea kale, artichokes, ornamental kale, samphire, rainbow chard, edible flowers. Border layouts and 12-plant starter list.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/diy-plant-supports-hazel-pea-sticks-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/diy-plant-supports-hazel-pea-sticks-uk/DIY plant supports from hazel and birch. UK cutting season, weaving wigwams and twiggy frames, costed against bought metal supports, plus 5-year longevity.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/how-to-make-wildflower-meadow-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/how-to-make-wildflower-meadow-uk/How to make a UK wildflower meadow from an existing lawn. Yellow rattle, fertility reduction, autumn vs spring sowing, plug planting, and 3-year timeline.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-euonymus-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-euonymus-uk/How to grow euonymus in UK gardens. Covers Emerald Gaiety, spindle varieties, planting in any soil, pruning, and winter colour from a UK plantsman.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/fungus-gnats-houseplants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/fungus-gnats-houseplants-uk/How to get rid of fungus gnats in UK houseplants. Covers nematode drenches, yellow sticky traps, bottom watering, hydrogen peroxide, and BTI treatment.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/earwig-friend-or-foe-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/earwig-friend-or-foe-uk/Earwig guide for UK gardens. Covers earwig identification, damage to dahlias and chrysanthemums, aphid control benefits, and ethical control methods.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-colchicum-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-colchicum-uk/How to grow colchicum autumn crocus in UK gardens. Covers July-August corm planting, naturalising in grass, slug protection, and September flowering.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-camassia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-camassia-uk/How to grow camassia in UK gardens. Covers autumn bulb planting at 10cm depth, naturalising in meadows and damp grass, slug resistance, and May flowering.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:45:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-cordyline-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-cordyline-uk/How to grow cordyline in UK gardens. Covers the hardiest varieties, frost protection below -5C, container growing, and the architectural palm-like leaves.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lily-of-the-valley-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lily-of-the-valley-uk/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.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:15:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-geum-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-geum-uk/How to grow geum in UK gardens. Covers Mrs Bradshaw, Totally Tangerine, dividing clumps every 2-3 years, and 20-26 weeks of flowering from April.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/bean-rust-identification-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/bean-rust-identification-treatment-uk/Bean rust (Uromyces appendiculatus) causes orange pustules on runner, French, and dwarf beans. UK identification, organic treatments, resistant varieties.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/beth-chatto-dry-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/beth-chatto-dry-garden-uk/Beth Chatto's dry garden principles applied to UK plots. Plant lists, soil prep, and gravel techniques from 30 years of hands-on growing.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-cistus-rock-rose-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-cistus-rock-rose-uk/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.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-escallonia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-escallonia-uk/Grow escallonia in UK gardens. Hardy to -15C, heights of 1.5-3m, flowering June to October. Best varieties, pruning, hedging and coastal use.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-hakonechloa-hakone-grass-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-hakonechloa-hakone-grass-uk/Grow hakonechloa (hakone grass) in UK gardens. Shade-tolerant Japanese grass, 30-45cm tall, with golden arching foliage and bronze autumn colour.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-pennisetum-fountain-grass-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-pennisetum-fountain-grass-uk/How to grow pennisetum fountain grass in UK gardens. Hardy and tender species, best varieties, planting, overwintering, and container growing advice.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/lettuce-downy-mildew-causes-prevention/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/lettuce-downy-mildew-causes-prevention/Lettuce downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) causes angular yellow patches and white growth underneath. UK prevention, resistant varieties, and growing tips.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/mealybug-identification-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/mealybug-identification-treatment-uk/Mealybug identification and treatment for UK houseplants and greenhouse crops. Spot white waxy clusters, treat with neem oil or Cryptolaemus biocontrol.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/tomato-early-blight-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/tomato-early-blight-treatment-uk/Identify and treat tomato early blight (Alternaria solani) in UK gardens. Concentric ring lesions, copper fungicides, resistant varieties, and prevention.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-hypericum-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-hypericum-uk/Grow hypericum in UK gardens with this guide. Covers ground cover, Hidcote, tutsan, berries for floristry, rust disease, and pruning for each species.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-monarda-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-monarda-uk/Grow monarda (bee balm) in UK gardens with this expert guide. Covers species, mildew-resistant varieties, division, edible leaves, and prairie planting.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-nerines-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-nerines-uk/How to grow nerines in UK gardens. Covers hardy Nerine bowdenii, planting depth, south-facing wall positions, and five best varieties for autumn colour.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-penstemon-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-penstemon-uk/Grow penstemon in UK gardens. Covers hardy and tender varieties, autumn cuttings, winter care, and the best cultivars for borders.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-scilla-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-scilla-uk/Grow scilla in UK gardens with this guide. Covers Scilla siberica, S. bifolia, planting depth, naturalising in grass, and the Chionodoxa difference.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/leatherjackets-crane-fly-larvae-lawns/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/leatherjackets-crane-fly-larvae-lawns/Leatherjackets are crane fly larvae that destroy UK lawns. Identification, lifecycle, nematode treatment timing, and prevention from expert growers.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/new-build-garden-design-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/new-build-garden-design-uk/How to transform a new build garden in the UK. Covers rubble removal, soil compaction, drainage fixes, planting plans, and realistic budgets.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/onion-downy-mildew-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/onion-downy-mildew-uk/Onion downy mildew causes pale leaf patches and collapsed foliage in wet UK summers. Prevention, resistant varieties, and storage advice from growers.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/scale-insect-identification-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/scale-insect-identification-treatment-uk/Scale insects on UK plants look like harmless bumps but suck sap and cause sooty mould. Identification, soft vs hard scale, and treatment methods.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/vegetable-show-growing-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/vegetable-show-growing-uk/How to grow vegetables for showing in the UK. Covers NVS judging criteria, top show crops, bench presentation, timing harvest, and transport tips.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/allium-white-rot-identification-prevention/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/allium-white-rot-identification-prevention/Allium white rot UK identification and prevention. Sclerotia persist 20+ years. Covers symptoms, spread, decoy planting, and raised bed workarounds.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-onion-allium-diseases-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-onion-allium-diseases-uk/Six onion diseases UK growers must recognise. White rot, downy mildew, neck rot, rust, smut, and fusarium with prevention and treatment.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-dry-dehydrate-garden-produce-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-dry-dehydrate-garden-produce-uk/Practical UK guide to drying herbs, fruit, and vegetables at home. Air drying, oven drying, and electric dehydrators compared with times and temperatures.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-fan-train-fruit-tree-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-fan-train-fruit-tree-uk/Step-by-step guide to fan training peach, cherry, plum, and apricot trees against UK walls. Covers pruning, wire setup, wall aspect, and training steps.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/nature-friendly-allotment-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/nature-friendly-allotment-guide/Turn your allotment into a wildlife haven without losing harvests. Pollinator strips, hedgehog highways, log piles, and no-dig methods that boost yields.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/verticillium-wilt-identification-treatment/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/verticillium-wilt-identification-treatment/Verticillium wilt UK identification and management. Symptoms, affected plants, soil persistence, and resistant alternatives for acers and strawberries.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/beekeeping-beginners-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/beekeeping-beginners-uk/Beekeeping for beginners in the UK. Covers hive types, equipment costs, seasonal inspections, honey harvests, disease management, and BBKA membership.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-squash-courgette-diseases-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-squash-courgette-diseases-uk/Identify and treat 6 common squash and courgette diseases in UK gardens. Covers powdery mildew, mosaic virus, botrytis, blossom end rot, and fruit rot.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/community-gardening-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/community-gardening-uk/How to find, join, or start a community garden in the UK. Covers land access, insurance, legal structures, funding sources, and practical setup advice.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/flea-beetle-protect-brassicas-salads/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/flea-beetle-protect-brassicas-salads/Flea beetle identification and control for UK brassicas and salads. Covers species, damage, enviromesh barriers, trap crops, and watering strategies.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/gooseberry-sawfly-identification-control/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/gooseberry-sawfly-identification-control/Gooseberry sawfly identification and control for UK growers. Covers all three generations, hand picking, pyrethrum, netting, and natural predators.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-borlotti-beans-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-borlotti-beans-uk/Grow borlotti beans in UK gardens for fresh shell beans or dried winter stores. Covers varieties, sowing, supports, harvesting, drying, and storage.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-campanula-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-campanula-uk/Grow campanula in UK gardens with this practical guide. Covers 8 species from alpine to border, planting, slug control, division, and shade tolerance.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-columbine-aquilegia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-columbine-aquilegia-uk/Grow aquilegia in UK gardens with this expert guide. Covers granny's bonnet, hybrid varieties, shade planting, self-seeding control, and sawfly.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-corn-salad-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-corn-salad-uk/Grow corn salad in UK gardens for fresh winter salad leaves. Covers varieties, sowing times, shade tolerance, self-seeding, and cut-and-come-again harvest.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-daylilies-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-daylilies-uk/Grow daylilies in UK gardens with varieties for every border. Covers Hemerocallis types, reblooming cultivars, division, edible flowers, and clay soil.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-deutzia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-deutzia-uk/Grow deutzia in UK gardens with this expert guide. Covers best species, pruning after flowering, compact varieties for small gardens, and propagation tips.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-mahonia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-mahonia-uk/Grow mahonia in UK gardens for scented winter flowers November to March. Covers best species, shade tolerance, pruning leggy plants, and berries for birds.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-mangetout-sugar-snap-peas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-mangetout-sugar-snap-peas-uk/Grow mangetout and sugar snap peas in UK gardens. Covers the key differences, best varieties, sowing times, supports, pea moth timing, and picking tips.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-mustard-greens-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-mustard-greens-uk/Grow mustard greens in the UK for fast, peppery salad and stir-fry leaves. Covers varieties, sowing times, bolting prevention, and flea beetle control.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-weigela-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-weigela-uk/Grow weigela in UK gardens with this expert guide. Covers best varieties, pruning after flowering, hardwood cuttings, clay tolerance, and pollinator value.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/climate-change-garden-adaptation-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/climate-change-garden-adaptation-uk/Climate change garden UK guide. Shifting hardiness zones, new pests, wetter winters, drier summers. Plants to swap and a 12-point action plan.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-transformation-budget-before-after/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-transformation-budget-before-after/Garden transformation budget UK guide with three real case studies at £250, £500 and £1,000. What to spend on, what to skip, and the 80/20 rule.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-larkspur-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-larkspur-uk/Grow larkspur from seed in UK gardens. Autumn sowing vs spring, best varieties, cut flower use, cottage garden self-seeding, and toxicity warnings.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lobelia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lobelia-uk/Grow lobelia UK guide covering trailing Lobelia erinus and perennial Lobelia cardinalis. Sowing dates, pelleted seed, pinching, and 8-variety comparison.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-nigella-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-nigella-uk/Grow nigella (love-in-a-mist) from seed in UK gardens. Best varieties, self-seeding, direct sowing, seed pods for drying, and cottage border ideas.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-sweet-william-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-sweet-william-uk/Grow sweet william in UK gardens. Best varieties, biennial sowing, annual strains, clove-scented cut flowers, alkaline soil, and cottage border tips.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-verbena-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-verbena-uk/Grow verbena in UK gardens. Best varieties including Verbena bonariensis, trailing types, V. rigida, overwintering tips, and pollinator planting.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/keeping-chickens-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/keeping-chickens-garden-uk/Keeping chickens garden UK guide. Legal rules, best breeds, coop size, fox proofing, feed costs, egg yields, and the 2024 APHA registration requirement.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/gardening-myths-debunked-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/gardening-myths-debunked-uk/Common gardening myths debunked with evidence. Coffee grounds, eggshells, watering at midday, companion planting, and 12 more myths tested by UK gardeners.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-bottle-can-fruit-vegetables-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-bottle-can-fruit-vegetables-uk/UK guide to bottling and canning fruit and vegetables at home. Water bath method, pressure canning, Kilner jars, seal testing, and botulism safety.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-asters-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-asters-uk/Grow asters and Michaelmas daisies in UK gardens. Covers best varieties, mildew prevention, the Chelsea chop, division, and autumn pollinator planting.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-japanese-anemones-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-japanese-anemones-uk/Japanese anemones flower from August to October in UK shade and sun. Covers six top varieties, planting, division, spread control, and autumn borders.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/perennial-vegetables-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/perennial-vegetables-uk/Grow 14 perennial vegetables in UK gardens. Asparagus, rhubarb, sea kale, sorrel and more that crop year after year with less work than annuals.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/regenerative-gardening-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/regenerative-gardening-uk/How regenerative gardening rebuilds soil biology, stores carbon, and grows stronger crops. Practical UK methods from cover crops to mycorrhizal networks.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/brassica-downy-mildew-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/brassica-downy-mildew-uk/Identify and control brassica downy mildew in UK gardens. Yellow leaf patches, white fuzzy growth, prevention through spacing, and resistant varieties.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/cabbage-root-fly-protect-brassicas/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/cabbage-root-fly-protect-brassicas/Cabbage root fly identification and protection for UK brassicas. Covers lifecycle, enviromesh timing, brassica collars, nematodes, and a monthly calendar.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/codling-moth-protecting-apple-trees/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/codling-moth-protecting-apple-trees/Codling moth identification and control for UK apple and pear trees. Pheromone traps, nematodes, granulovirus spray timing, and corrugated bands.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-coreopsis-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-coreopsis-uk/How to grow coreopsis (tickseed) in UK gardens. Covers best perennial varieties, thread-leaf types, prairie planting, division, and long flowering.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-cornflower-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-cornflower-uk/How to grow cornflowers in UK gardens. Covers sowing times, best varieties, cut flower use, wildflower meadows, edible petals, and self-seeding.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-salsify-scorzonera-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-salsify-scorzonera-uk/How to grow salsify and scorzonera in UK gardens. Covers sowing, deep soil prep, harvesting after frost, cooking, and eating the spring chards.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sorrel-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sorrel-uk/How to grow sorrel in UK gardens. Covers common and French sorrel, sowing, shade tolerance, harvesting, cooking uses, and managing oxalic acid content.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-bean-diseases-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-bean-diseases-uk/Identify and treat common bean diseases in UK gardens. Covers chocolate spot, halo blight, rust, white mould, mosaic virus, and prevention tips.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/forcing-flowering-branches-spring-indoors/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/forcing-flowering-branches-spring-indoors/Force flowering branches indoors for early spring blooms. Covers which trees to cut, when to harvest, conditioning, timing by species, and arranging tips.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/four-season-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/four-season-garden-uk/Plan a four-season garden with year-round interest in the UK. Covers winter structure, spring bulbs, summer perennials, and autumn colour planting.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/geranium-vs-pelargonium-difference/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/geranium-vs-pelargonium-difference/Geraniums and pelargoniums are different plants. This UK guide covers botanical classification, visual identification, hardiness, and which to grow where.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-deadhead-flowers-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-deadhead-flowers-uk/Learn how to deadhead flowers correctly for longer blooming. Covers roses, dahlias, sweet peas, perennials, and plants to leave for seed heads.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-get-an-allotment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-get-an-allotment-uk/How to get an allotment in the UK. Covers council applications, waiting lists, costs, what to look for when viewing, and what to grow while you wait.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-apricot-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-apricot-trees-uk/Grow apricot trees in the UK with fan training on south-facing walls. Covers Moorpark, Tomcot, frost protection, pruning, and container growing.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-astrantia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-astrantia-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.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-calendula-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-calendula-uk/How to grow calendula (pot marigold) in UK gardens. Covers sowing, edible petals, companion planting, seed saving, and the best varieties to grow.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-cucamelon-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-cucamelon-uk/Grow cucamelons (mouse melons) in UK gardens. Covers sowing, support, harvest timing, pickling, tuber storage, and companion planting for this fun crop.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-freesias-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-freesias-uk/Grow freesias in the UK in pots, borders, and greenhouses. Covers planting depth, timing, varieties, forcing for winter flowers, and overwintering corms.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-fuchsias-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-fuchsias-uk/How to grow fuchsias in the UK: hardy vs tender varieties, pruning, overwintering, baskets, standards, and propagation from cuttings. Expert growing guide.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-gypsophila-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-gypsophila-uk/How to grow gypsophila (baby's breath) in UK gardens. Covers perennial and annual types, soil needs, cutting, drying, and the best varieties.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-impatiens-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-impatiens-uk/Grow impatiens in the UK with this guide to types, downy mildew-resistant varieties, shade planting, containers, and overwintering busy lizzies.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-iris-bulbs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-iris-bulbs-uk/How to grow iris bulbs in the UK: Dutch, Reticulata, and English iris. Covers planting depths, forcing, naturalising, and best varieties by colour.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lavatera-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lavatera-uk/How to grow lavatera (tree mallow) in the UK. Varieties, hard pruning, coastal planting, drought tolerance, and propagation from cuttings.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-nandina-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-nandina-uk/How to grow nandina in the UK. Covers varieties, planting, pruning, winter colour, container growing, and propagation for heavenly bamboo.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-peach-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-peach-trees-uk/Grow peach trees successfully in the UK. Covers fan training, peach leaf curl prevention, hand pollination, UK-hardy varieties, and container growing.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-stipa-feather-grass-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/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.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-tomatillo-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-tomatillo-uk/Grow tomatillos in UK gardens with this guide to sowing, cross-pollination, greenhouse growing, harvesting when the husk splits, and salsa verde recipes.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-wallflowers-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-wallflowers-uk/Learn how to grow wallflowers in UK gardens. Covers biennial Erysimum cheiri, perennial Bowles's Mauve, sowing, planting, and best varieties.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-verbascum-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-verbascum-uk/Grow verbascum (mullein) in UK gardens. Covers species, sowing from seed, poor soil planting, self-seeding, mullein moth caterpillars, and best varieties.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-yarrow-achillea-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-yarrow-achillea-uk/How to grow yarrow (Achillea) in UK gardens. Covers native wildflower, garden hybrids, prairie planting, division, cutting, drying, and best varieties.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/self-seeding-plants-easy-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/self-seeding-plants-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.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/tomato-fusarium-wilt-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/tomato-fusarium-wilt-uk/Identify and manage tomato fusarium wilt in UK greenhouses. Covers symptoms, resistant varieties, soil sterilisation, grafted rootstock, and prevention.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/using-colour-garden-design-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/using-colour-garden-design-uk/Learn how to use colour in garden design with planting schemes for hot borders, cool beds, and monochrome gardens. Includes a seasonal colour planner.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-half-hardy-annuals-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-half-hardy-annuals-uk/Top 15 half-hardy annuals for UK gardens with sowing dates, heights, and hardening off advice. Cosmos, zinnia, nicotiana, and cleome tested on clay.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/greenhouse-whitefly-identification-control/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/greenhouse-whitefly-identification-control/Identify and control greenhouse whitefly in the UK. Covers lifecycle, Encarsia formosa biological control, sticky traps, and a monthly action calendar.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-evening-primrose-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-evening-primrose-uk/Grow evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) in UK gardens. Covers self-seeding, moth pollination, varieties, medicinal uses, and controlling spread.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-white-currants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-white-currants-uk/Grow white currants in the UK with this planting and pruning guide. Covers White Versailles, Blanka, yield of 3-5kg per bush, and pest control.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-yucca-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-yucca-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.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/dwarf-vegetables-small-spaces-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/dwarf-vegetables-small-spaces-uk/Best dwarf and compact vegetable varieties for UK patio pots, window boxes, and balconies. Named varieties, pot sizes, yields, and sowing dates.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/rewilding-your-garden-uk-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/rewilding-your-garden-uk-guide/Step-by-step guide to rewilding a UK garden. Covers lawn reduction, native planting, habitat corridors, and month-by-month actions for wildlife.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/self-seeding-plants-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/self-seeding-plants-uk-gardens/Which plants self-seed reliably in UK gardens and how to manage them. Named varieties, timing, and techniques for naturalistic borders.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/asparagus-beetle-identification-control-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/asparagus-beetle-identification-control-uk/Asparagus beetle identification and organic control for UK growers. Covers both species, lifecycle, damage signs, hand picking, and biological methods.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-autumn-flowers-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-autumn-flowers-uk-gardens/Top autumn flowers for UK gardens ranked by flowering period, hardiness, and colour. Tested on Staffordshire clay over 4 seasons by a hands-on grower.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/centipede-vs-millipede-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/centipede-vs-millipede-garden-uk/Centipede vs millipede in your garden: how to tell them apart, which helps control pests, and when millipedes damage plants. UK identification guide.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/chelsea-chop-perennials-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/chelsea-chop-perennials-guide-uk/The Chelsea Chop extends perennial flowering by 4-6 weeks. Learn which plants to cut, when to chop in late May, and the technique for UK gardens.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/dragonflies-damselflies-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/dragonflies-damselflies-garden-uk/UK guide to dragonflies and damselflies. Covers species ID, pond requirements, lifecycle stages and how to attract them to your garden.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-force-bulbs-indoor-flowers-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-force-bulbs-indoor-flowers-uk/Learn how to force bulbs for indoor flowers in the UK. Covers hyacinths, paperwhites, amaryllis, crocus and tulips with chilling times.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-alchemilla-mollis-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-alchemilla-mollis-uk/Expert UK guide to growing alchemilla mollis. Covers planting, division, pruning, companion planting, and month-by-month care from 30 years of trials.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-alstroemeria-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-alstroemeria-uk/UK guide to growing alstroemeria from tubers and seed. Covers best varieties, planting depth, division, cut flower care, and month-by-month growing tips.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-annuals-from-seed-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-annuals-from-seed-uk/Step-by-step UK guide to growing annuals from seed. Covers best varieties, sowing times, hardening off, and month-by-month care from 30 years of trials.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-boysenberry-loganberry-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-boysenberry-loganberry-uk/How to grow boysenberry and loganberry in UK gardens. Planting, training on wires, pruning, harvest, and how these hybrid berries differ from blackberry.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-cotinus-smokebush-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-cotinus-smokebush-uk/Learn how to grow cotinus smokebush in UK gardens. Covers Royal Purple, Grace and Golden Spirit varieties, pruning, soil needs and autumn colour tips.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-cranberries-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-cranberries-uk/UK guide to growing cranberries at home. Covers acid soil needs, best varieties, container growing, bog beds, and harvest tips from 3 years of trials.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-fritillaria-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-fritillaria-uk/UK guide to growing fritillaria bulbs. Covers snake's head fritillary, Crown Imperial, and Persian lily with planting depths, soil needs, and care.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-hazel-cobnut-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-hazel-cobnut-uk/How to grow hazel and cobnut trees in UK gardens. Covers varieties, coppicing, nut production, pruning, wildlife value, and planting from expert growers.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-holly-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-holly-uk/UK guide to growing holly from planting to pruning. Covers best varieties, berry production, hedging, propagation, and wildlife value for British gardens.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-jostaberry-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-jostaberry-uk/How to grow jostaberry in UK gardens. Covers planting, pruning, harvest timing, and why this blackcurrant-gooseberry hybrid belongs in your fruit bed.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-mizuna-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-mizuna-uk/How to grow mizuna in the UK from seed. Covers varieties, sowing times, cut-and-come-again harvest, winter growing, pests, and month-by-month care.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-nectarine-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-nectarine-trees-uk/Expert UK guide to growing nectarine trees. Covers best varieties, fan training, peach leaf curl prevention, pruning, and month-by-month care.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-pittosporum-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-pittosporum-uk/How to grow pittosporum in the UK with variety advice from Tom Thumb to Silver Queen. Covers hedging, coastal planting, pruning, and hardiness.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-pomegranate-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-pomegranate-uk/Learn how to grow pomegranate in the UK with wall training, containers, and greenhouse methods. Varieties, care calendar, and harvest tips from trials.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-pulmonaria-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-pulmonaria-uk/Learn how to grow pulmonaria in UK gardens. Covers best varieties, shade planting, division, mildew prevention, and early spring bee value.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-skimmia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-skimmia-uk/UK guide to growing skimmia in shade and acid soil. Covers varieties, male and female plants, berry production, pruning, containers, and year-round care.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-snapdragons-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-snapdragons-uk/UK guide to growing snapdragons from seed. Covers tall, dwarf, and trailing types, sowing times, pinching, rust prevention, and cut flower care.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-spirea-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-spirea-uk/UK guide to growing spirea shrubs. Covers species comparison, pruning groups, soil needs, propagation and month-by-month care from a 30-year grower.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-star-jasmine-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-star-jasmine-uk/UK guide to growing star jasmine. Covers wall training, containers, winter hardiness, pruning times, and Trachelospermum variety choice.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-tatsoi-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-tatsoi-uk/Learn how to grow tatsoi in the UK from seed. Covers sowing times, soil, winter hardiness to -10C, pests, and harvest in as few as 21 days.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-zinnias-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-zinnias-uk/Learn how to grow zinnias in the UK from seed. Covers elegans, haageana, and marylandica types, sowing dates, pinching, deadheading, and cut flower care.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-store-root-vegetables-winter-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-store-root-vegetables-winter-uk/How to store root vegetables over winter in the UK. Covers sand storage, clamping, shed methods, and which roots keep longest from harvest to spring.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-use-up-garden-glut-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-use-up-garden-glut-uk/What to do with a garden glut. 15 tested ways to use, preserve, and share surplus courgettes, tomatoes, beans, and other UK-grown vegetables.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/no-mow-may-lawns-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/no-mow-may-lawns-guide-uk/No mow May UK guide with wildflower results, mowing regimes, and species counts from a 3-year Staffordshire trial. Expert advice on no mow lawns.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/allium-leaf-miner-control-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/allium-leaf-miner-control-uk/How to identify, prevent, and control allium leaf miner in UK gardens. Covers lifecycle, netting timing, crop rotation, and organic treatments.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-annual-bedding-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-annual-bedding-plants-uk/Top annual bedding plants for UK gardens tested on clay and loam. Petunias, marigolds, begonias and more rated by colour, cost and flowering time.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/box-tree-moth-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/box-tree-moth-treatment-uk/Box tree moth identification, lifecycle, and UK treatment guide. Covers biological controls, pheromone traps, and prevention from 30 years' experience.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/container-planting-combinations-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/container-planting-combinations-uk/Container planting ideas for UK gardens. Seasonal recipes, thriller-filler-spiller combos, and expert pot choices tested on Staffordshire clay.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/cucumber-mosaic-virus-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/cucumber-mosaic-virus-treatment-uk/Cucumber mosaic virus affects 1,200+ plant species in UK gardens. Identification, treatment, aphid control and prevention from tested field trials.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/forcing-crops-earlier-harvests-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/forcing-crops-earlier-harvests-uk/UK guide to forcing crops for earlier harvests. Covers rhubarb, chicory, seakale, and early potatoes with timing, methods, and field-tested results.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design-principles-beginners-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design-principles-beginners-uk/Learn the core garden design principles that professionals use. Covers proportion, structure, colour theory, and seasonal interest for UK gardens.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/garden-spiders-beneficial-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/garden-spiders-beneficial-guide-uk/Garden spiders control aphids, flies, and mosquitoes without chemicals. Identify 10 common UK species and learn how to encourage them in your garden.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/grow-lights-seed-starting-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/grow-lights-seed-starting-uk/UK guide to grow lights for seed starting. Covers LED vs fluorescent, PAR values, light schedules, and costs from 4 years of trials.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-nut-trees-uk-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-nut-trees-uk-guide/UK guide to growing nut trees. Covers hazels, walnuts, and sweet chestnuts with planting advice, variety picks, and a harvest timeline from expert growers.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-create-bog-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-create-bog-garden-uk/Step-by-step UK guide to building a bog garden. Covers liner construction, best moisture-loving plants, wildlife benefits, and year-round care.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-begonias-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-begonias-uk/UK guide to growing begonias. Covers tuberous, fibrous and rex types, planting times, overwintering tubers, and month-by-month care.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-bluebells-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-bluebells-uk/UK guide to growing bluebells from bulbs. Covers native vs Spanish identification, legal protection, planting depth, woodland gardens, and care.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-cyclamen-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-cyclamen-uk/UK guide to growing cyclamen outdoors and indoors. Covers hardy species, planting tubers, shade gardening, and year-round care.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-garrya-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-garrya-uk/UK guide to growing garrya silk tassel bush. Covers James Roof, wall training, north-facing sites, pruning, propagation, and year-round care.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-hardy-hibiscus-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-hardy-hibiscus-uk/UK guide to growing hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus). Covers best varieties, planting, pruning, container growing, and month-by-month care.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-kohlrabi-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-kohlrabi-uk/UK guide to growing kohlrabi from seed. Covers green and purple varieties, sowing times, spacing, pest control, and harvesting crisp bulbs.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-mulberry-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-mulberry-trees-uk/UK guide to growing mulberry trees. Covers black, white, and red species, planting, pruning, harvesting berries, and month-by-month care.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-pansies-violas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-pansies-violas-uk/UK guide to growing pansies and violas from seed and plug plants. Covers varieties, sowing times, feeding, deadheading, and year-round colour.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-pelargoniums-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-pelargoniums-uk/UK guide to growing pelargoniums from cuttings and seed. Covers zonal, ivy-leaved, regal, and scented types plus overwintering and pest care.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-petunias-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-petunias-uk/UK guide to growing petunias from seed. Covers grandiflora, multiflora, and trailing types, deadheading, feeding, pest control, and container displays.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-photinia-red-robin-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-photinia-red-robin-uk/Learn how to grow photinia Red Robin in UK gardens. Expert planting, pruning, and care guide with variety comparison and month-by-month calendar.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-quince-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-quince-trees-uk/Expert UK guide to growing quince trees. Covers best varieties, planting, pruning, harvesting, and making quince jelly. Tested on Midlands clay.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-use-neem-oil-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-use-neem-oil-garden-uk/UK guide to using neem oil as an organic pest control spray. Covers dilution rates, application timing, target pests, safety, and when to avoid it.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/late-blight-potatoes-tomatoes-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/late-blight-potatoes-tomatoes-uk/Late blight destroys potato and tomato crops across the UK each summer. Identify symptoms, prevent outbreaks, and choose resistant varieties.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/bumble-bee-species-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/bumble-bee-species-guide-uk/Identify the 7 most common bumble bee species in UK gardens. Covers flight seasons, nesting habits, and the best plants for each species.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/carrot-root-fly-prevention-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/carrot-root-fly-prevention-uk/Carrot root fly prevention for UK gardens. Two generations yearly, 60cm barriers block 95% of attacks. Resistant varieties and sowing timing tested.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-brassica-diseases-uk-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-brassica-diseases-uk-guide/Identify and treat 7 common brassica diseases in UK gardens. Clubroot, white blister, downy mildew and more with symptoms and prevention.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-aubretia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-aubretia-uk/How to grow aubretia in UK gardens with variety picks, wall and rockery planting tips, pruning after flowering and propagation from cuttings.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-chamomile-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-chamomile-uk/UK guide to growing chamomile from seed. Covers Roman vs German types, chamomile lawns, tea making, companion planting, and month-by-month care.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-choisya-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-choisya-uk/Grow choisya (Mexican orange blossom) in UK gardens with our expert guide. Covers five top varieties, planting, pruning, and frost protection.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-daphne-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-daphne-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.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-ginger-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-ginger-uk/Grow ginger at home in the UK from a shop-bought rhizome. Covers indoor and greenhouse growing, 20-25C temperature needs, and harvesting after 8-10 months.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-hops-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-hops-uk/Grow hops in UK gardens with our expert guide covering Fuggle, Cascade, First Gold and Aureus varieties, planting, support systems and home brewing tips.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-lemon-grass-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-lemon-grass-uk/Grow lemon grass in the UK from supermarket stalks. Covers propagation, container growing, overwintering indoors, and harvesting for the kitchen.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-lovage-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-lovage-uk/Grow lovage in any UK soil for a 2m perennial herb with bold celery flavour. Sow March-April, harvest April-October. Expert guide with uses.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-muscari-grape-hyacinth-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/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.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-nasturtiums-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-nasturtiums-uk/Grow nasturtiums in the UK with this tested guide. Covers sowing, edible flowers and leaves, companion planting as a blackfly trap crop, and varieties.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-philadelphus-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-philadelphus-uk/Learn how to grow philadelphus mock orange in UK gardens. Covers best varieties, pruning after flowering, propagation from cuttings, and soil needs.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-poppies-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-poppies-uk/How to grow poppies in the UK from seed. Covers field, oriental, Welsh and Himalayan types with sowing times, soil needs and variety picks.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-romanesco-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-romanesco-uk/UK guide to growing romanesco broccoli from seed. Covers sowing, transplanting, feeding, brassica pest control, varieties, and harvesting tips.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-tarragon-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-tarragon-uk/Learn how to grow tarragon in the UK. French vs Russian varieties, winter protection, division every 3 years, and harvesting tips from experienced growers.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/native-hedgerow-species-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/native-hedgerow-species-guide-uk/Native hedgerow species for UK gardens ranked by wildlife value, soil tolerance, and growth rate. Ten species compared with planting guide.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/natural-swimming-ponds-uk-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/natural-swimming-ponds-uk-guide/Natural swimming ponds cost £15,000 to £45,000+ in the UK. Covers planning permission, construction phases, planting zones, and yearly maintenance.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/staking-supporting-garden-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/staking-supporting-garden-plants-uk/How to stake and support garden plants in the UK. Six methods compared with costs, timing guide, and plant-by-plant advice from 12 years of trials.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/carrot-leaf-blight-control-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/carrot-leaf-blight-control-uk/Identify and treat carrot leaf blight in UK gardens. Covers Alternaria dauci symptoms, resistant varieties, and organic control methods.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/earthworms-garden-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/earthworms-garden-guide-uk/Earthworms improve UK garden soil by aerating, draining, and adding nutrients. Learn which species live in your soil and how to encourage more worms.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/flower-arranging-garden-beginners-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/flower-arranging-garden-beginners-uk/Flower arranging from your garden for beginners. Cutting, conditioning, and arranging techniques from 9 years of growing and styling UK garden flowers.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/ground-beetles-garden-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/ground-beetles-garden-guide-uk/Identify ground beetles in UK gardens and learn how to encourage these slug-eating predators. Species guide, habitat tips, and beetle bank advice.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-astilbe-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-astilbe-uk/Grow astilbe in UK gardens with this guide to varieties, planting, moisture needs, shade tolerance, and companion planting from experienced UK growers.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-borage-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-borage-uk/Grow borage in the UK with this hands-on guide. Covers sowing, companion planting with strawberries, edible flowers, and pollinator value.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-box-buxus-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-box-buxus-uk/Learn how to grow box (Buxus) in UK gardens. Covers varieties, planting, clipping, box blight treatment, and topiary from experienced gardeners.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTGarden UK Editorialhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-crocosmia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-crocosmia-uk/Crocosmia thrives in UK gardens with minimal care. Covers planting corms, best varieties, dividing clumps, and troubleshooting from 8 years of trials.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-dianthus-pinks-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-dianthus-pinks-uk/Dianthus and pinks thrive in UK gardens on free-draining soil. Varieties, propagation by pipings, and scent guide from 10 years of trials.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-endive-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-endive-uk/Learn how to grow endive in the UK. Covers curly frisee and broad-leaved escarole types, blanching for milder flavour, sowing times, and winter harvests.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-lemon-balm-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-lemon-balm-uk/Grow lemon balm in the UK with this practical guide. Covers varieties, containment, propagation, harvesting for tea and cooking, companion planting.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-marrow-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-marrow-uk/How to grow marrow in the UK from seed to harvest. Covers sowing, spacing, feeding, giant marrow growing for shows, and storing marrows over winter.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-melon-greenhouse-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-melon-greenhouse-uk/Learn how to grow melons in a greenhouse in the UK. Covers best varieties, sowing, hand pollination, and harvesting sweet melons from expert growers.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-phlox-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-phlox-uk/How to grow phlox in the UK with variety picks, planting advice, and care tips from trial beds on heavy clay. Covers border and creeping types.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-pieris-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-pieris-uk/How to grow pieris in UK gardens with acid soil, ericaceous compost and shelter. Covers best varieties, container growing, pruning and seasonal care.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-pothos-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-pothos-uk/How to grow pothos (devil's ivy) as a houseplant in UK homes. Covers varieties, light needs, watering, propagation, and common problems with real data.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-shallots-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-shallots-uk/Learn how to grow shallots in the UK from sets or seed. Covers varieties, planting, spacing, harvesting, curing, and storage for British gardens.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-zz-plant-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-zz-plant-uk/How to grow ZZ plant in the UK. Covers light, watering, propagation, and varieties of Zamioculcas zamiifolia for British homes.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-overwinter-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-overwinter-plants-uk/Learn how to overwinter plants in the UK with fleece, cold frames, and greenhouses. Covers dahlias, fuchsias, pelargoniums, and tender perennials.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/hydroponics-beginners-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/hydroponics-beginners-guide-uk/Start growing with hydroponics in the UK. Covers DWC, NFT, wick and drip systems, nutrient mixing, pH control and the best crops for first-time growers.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/solitary-bees-garden-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/solitary-bees-garden-guide-uk/Identify solitary bees in UK gardens and learn how to encourage them. Covers red mason bees, leafcutters, mining bees, bee hotels, and planting.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/allotment-water-supply-solutions-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/allotment-water-supply-solutions-uk/Allotment water supply solutions for UK plots. Rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, water butt sizing, and hosepipe ban rules from tested experience.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-apple-varieties-uk-garden/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-apple-varieties-uk-garden/Expert guide to the best apple varieties for UK gardens with pollination groups, rootstock picks and a 15-year growing trial from West Midlands clay soil.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-potato-varieties-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-potato-varieties-uk/Best potato varieties for UK gardens ranked by yield, flavour, and blight resistance. First earlies, second earlies, and maincrops tested over 8 seasons.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/cabbage-white-butterfly-control-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/cabbage-white-butterfly-control-uk/Identify cabbage white butterflies, eggs, and caterpillars. Organic control methods, netting guides, and companion planting for UK brassica crops.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/forest-gardening-beginners-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/forest-gardening-beginners-uk/Forest gardening guide for UK beginners. Covers the seven layers, best plants for each layer, establishment timeline, and how to design a food forest.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/honeybees-garden-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/honeybees-garden-guide-uk/Help honeybees in your UK garden with the right plants, water, and pesticide-free care. Covers seasonal planting, colony biology, and swarm advice.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/hoverflies-garden-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/hoverflies-garden-guide-uk/Identify common UK hoverflies in your garden and learn which plants attract them. Species guide, lifecycle, and aphid control from field trials.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-create-sunken-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-create-sunken-garden-uk/How to create a sunken garden in the UK. Covers excavation, retaining walls, drainage, planting, costs, and step-by-step construction for any garden size.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-amaryllis-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-amaryllis-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.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-cornus-dogwood-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-cornus-dogwood-uk/Grow cornus dogwood in any UK garden for vivid winter stems and summer flowers. Expert guide covering 5 species, pruning by type, and planting tips.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-forsythia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-forsythia-uk/How to grow forsythia in UK gardens. Covers varieties, planting, pruning after flowering, hedging, forcing branches and propagation.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-heuchera-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-heuchera-uk/How to grow heuchera in UK gardens. Covers best varieties by colour, shade tolerance, containers, division, vine weevil control and winter care.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-sedum-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-sedum-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.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sweet-peppers-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sweet-peppers-uk/UK guide to growing sweet peppers from seed. Covers best varieties, sowing with heat, greenhouse and outdoor growing, feeding, ripening, and harvesting.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-thalictrum-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-thalictrum-uk/Grow thalictrum in UK gardens with this expert guide covering varieties, partial shade planting, moist soil care, staking, division, and companion plants.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-viburnum-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-viburnum-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.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-wild-garlic-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-wild-garlic-uk/Grow wild garlic (ramsons) in UK gardens from bulbs or seed. Planting guide, foraging rules, safe identification, and recipes from 6 years of trials.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/hungry-gap-what-to-grow-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/hungry-gap-what-to-grow-uk/Hungry gap crops to grow in spring for UK gardens. 15 vegetables and salads that produce from March to May, with sowing dates and yields.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/hydrangea-not-flowering-fix-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/hydrangea-not-flowering-fix-uk/Why your hydrangea is not flowering and how to fix it. 7 causes diagnosed with pruning guides by type, tested on clay soil in Staffordshire over 8 years.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/lacewings-garden-pest-control-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/lacewings-garden-pest-control-uk/Use lacewings for natural pest control in UK gardens. Covers green and brown lacewing ID, lifecycle, attracting them, and their aphid-eating effectiveness.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/permaculture-principles-uk-garden/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/permaculture-principles-uk-garden/Permaculture principles applied to UK gardens. Covers the 12 design ethics, zone planning, companion planting, water harvesting, and soil building.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/wildlife-activities-kids-uk-garden/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/wildlife-activities-kids-uk-garden/Wildlife activities for kids in UK gardens. 15 hands-on projects by age group and season, from bug hunts and pond dipping to bird feeder making.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/windowsill-sprouts-microgreens-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/windowsill-sprouts-microgreens-uk/Grow sprouts and microgreens on a UK windowsill year-round. Covers best varieties, step-by-step method, nutrition facts, and common mistakes.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/year-round-interest-garden-planting-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/year-round-interest-garden-planting-uk/Plan year-round interest garden planting with structural evergreens, seasonal colour, and textural plants. Tested planting guide for UK borders.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/edible-hedgerows-plant-forage-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/edible-hedgerows-plant-forage-uk/Plant an edible hedgerow in the UK with eight native species. Covers spacing, foraging calendar, sloe gin, rosehip syrup, and wildlife value.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-dill-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-dill-uk/How to grow dill in UK gardens. Covers best varieties, direct sowing, bolt prevention, companion planting, seed saving, and harvesting leaves and seeds.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-garlic-chives-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-garlic-chives-uk/Grow garlic chives in UK gardens with our guide to sowing seed, dividing clumps, container growing, harvesting leaves and edible flowers.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-gladioli-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-gladioli-uk/Gladioli bring dramatic vertical colour to UK gardens from July to September. Covers planting corms, staking, succession planting, and winter storage.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-globe-artichokes-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-globe-artichokes-uk/Learn how to grow globe artichokes in the UK. Covers best varieties, planting from seed and offsets, soil prep, harvest timing, and overwintering.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-goji-berry-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-goji-berry-uk/Grow goji berries in UK gardens with this tested guide. Covers best varieties, planting, pruning, container growing, harvesting and drying methods.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-honeyberry-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-honeyberry-uk/Learn how to grow honeyberry in the UK. Covers best varieties, cross-pollination, planting, soil needs and harvesting the earliest fruit crop.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-jerusalem-artichokes-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-jerusalem-artichokes-uk/Practical guide to growing Jerusalem artichokes in UK gardens. Covers varieties, planting tubers, containment, harvesting through winter, and cooking tips.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-kiwi-fruit-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-kiwi-fruit-uk/UK guide to growing kiwi fruit outdoors. Covers fuzzy kiwi and hardy kiwi berry varieties, pollination, wall training, and harvesting.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-lemon-verbena-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-lemon-verbena-uk/Lemon verbena thrives in UK gardens with winter protection. Covers planting, container growing, propagation from cuttings, harvesting, and herbal tea.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-marjoram-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-marjoram-uk/How to grow marjoram in UK gardens. Sweet, pot, and wild marjoram varieties, sowing, overwintering, harvesting, drying, and culinary uses.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-medlar-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-medlar-trees-uk/Expert UK guide to growing medlar trees. Covers varieties, planting, bletting, pruning, and making medlar jelly from 15 years of hands-on growing.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-okra-uk-greenhouse/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-okra-uk-greenhouse/Grow okra in a UK greenhouse with this expert guide. Covers varieties, sowing at 20-25C, pollination, pest control, and harvesting pods young.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-oregano-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-oregano-uk/Grow oregano in UK gardens with this expert guide covering 5 varieties, planting, container growing, overwintering, propagation and drying for the kitchen.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-pak-choi-asian-greens-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-pak-choi-asian-greens-uk/UK guide to growing pak choi, mizuna, tatsoi, and Asian greens. Covers sowing, bolt prevention, containers, greenhouse growing, and year-round harvests.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-rocket-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-rocket-uk/Grow rocket in the UK from seed with this practical guide. Covers salad and wild varieties, sowing, bolt prevention, flea beetle control, and harvesting.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-swiss-chard-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-swiss-chard-uk/Swiss chard growing guide for UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing times, cut-and-come-again harvesting, overwintering, containers, and cooking tips.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/living-green-roofs-sheds-garden-buildings/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/living-green-roofs-sheds-garden-buildings/Green roof installation for sheds and garden buildings in the UK. Sedum mats, substrate depth, weight loading, and costs from hands-on builds.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/brassica-club-root-identification-treatment/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/brassica-club-root-identification-treatment/Identify and manage club root in brassicas. Causes, symptoms, resistant varieties, and practical UK allotment prevention strategies.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-tomato-diseases-uk-identification/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-tomato-diseases-uk-identification/Identify and treat common tomato diseases in UK gardens. Blight, blossom end rot, leaf mould, and 8 more with photos and fixes.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-wedding-flowers-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-wedding-flowers-garden-uk/Grow your own wedding flowers in a UK garden. Covers best varieties, sowing times, conditioning tips, and a month-by-month cutting guide.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-create-gravel-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-create-gravel-garden-uk/Learn how to create a gravel garden in the UK with drought-tolerant plant choices, design tips, and step-by-step guidance from real clay-soil trials.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-ceanothus-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-ceanothus-uk/How to grow ceanothus (California lilac) in UK gardens. Evergreen and deciduous types, wall training, pruning, and best varieties.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-crocus-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-crocus-uk/How to grow crocus in UK gardens. Spring and autumn varieties, planting depths, naturalising in lawns, and best corms for pollinators.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-dierama-angels-fishing-rod-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-dierama-angels-fishing-rod-uk/How to grow dierama in UK gardens. Planting depths, care advice, and variety comparisons from 5 years trialling angel's fishing rod on Staffordshire clay.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-fennel-herb-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-fennel-herb-uk/How to grow fennel herb in UK gardens. Common fennel vs Florence fennel, sowing, harvesting seeds and fronds, and garden uses.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-horseradish-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-horseradish-uk/How to grow horseradish in UK gardens. Planting thongs, containing spread, harvesting roots, and making fresh horseradish sauce.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lilies-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lilies-uk/How to grow lilies in UK gardens and containers. Asiatic, Oriental, and trumpet types plus planting depth, feeding, and lily beetle control.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-marigolds-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-marigolds-uk/How to grow marigolds in UK gardens. French, African, and pot marigolds from seed, deadheading, companion planting, and best varieties.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-miscanthus-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-miscanthus-uk/How to grow miscanthus (silver grass) in UK gardens. Varieties, planting, cutting back, and year-round garden design uses.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-pyracantha-firethorn-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-pyracantha-firethorn-uk/A practical guide to growing pyracantha (firethorn) in UK gardens. Covers wall training, pruning for berries, and the best scab-resistant varieties.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sweet-potatoes-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sweet-potatoes-uk/Practical guide to growing sweet potatoes in UK gardens. Covers variety choices, starting slips indoors, and harvest timing from trial data.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/ladybirds-garden-identification-attract-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/ladybirds-garden-identification-attract-uk/Identify common UK ladybirds in your garden and learn how to attract them. Native species, lifecycle, and pest control benefits.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/making-herbal-teas-from-garden/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/making-herbal-teas-from-garden/Grow herbal teas in a UK garden with 9 easy herbs. Covers harvesting, drying, blending, and year-round tea garden planning from 5 seasons of trial data.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/medicinal-herb-garden-what-to-grow-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/medicinal-herb-garden-what-to-grow-uk/Plan a medicinal herb garden in UK conditions. Twelve herbs with growing needs, hardiness ratings, and traditional uses from 6 years of trials.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/multi-sowing-vegetables-uk-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/multi-sowing-vegetables-uk-guide/Guide to multi-sowing vegetables in the UK. Save time and space by sowing clusters of seeds in modules then planting out as clumps.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/wasps-beneficial-garden-insects-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/wasps-beneficial-garden-insects-uk/Why wasps are beneficial garden insects in the UK. Pest control, pollination, lifecycle, and how to live alongside them safely in your garden.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/wildflower-identification-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/wildflower-identification-guide-uk/Identify 40+ common UK wildflowers by season and habitat. A field guide with flowering times and pollinator value from 8 years of Staffordshire walks.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/allotment-planner-month-by-month/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/allotment-planner-month-by-month/Month-by-month allotment planner for UK growers. Sowing, planting, harvesting and maintenance tasks for every month, tested on heavy clay over 7 seasons.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-companion-plants-roses-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-companion-plants-roses-uk/Discover the best companion plants for roses in UK gardens. Tested pairings for pest control, ground cover, and year-round colour from an expert grower.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-garlic-varieties-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-garlic-varieties-uk/Best garlic varieties for UK gardens ranked by yield, flavour, and storage. Hardneck and softneck types compared from 5 seasons of allotment trials.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-summer-flowers-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-summer-flowers-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.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/biochar-for-gardens-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/biochar-for-gardens-uk/How to use biochar in UK gardens. Covers charging, application rates, soil benefits, DIY vs commercial sources, and when not to use it.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/conditioning-cut-flowers-vase-life/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/conditioning-cut-flowers-vase-life/How to condition cut flowers for vase life lasting 10-14 days. Expert UK methods for stem cutting, water prep, and flower food from 4 seasons of testing.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-citrus-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-citrus-trees-uk/A practical guide to growing citrus trees in the UK. Covers the best varieties for pots, seasonal indoor-outdoor care, feeding, and common problems.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-bay-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-bay-trees-uk/Expert guide to growing bay trees in UK gardens. Covers container growing, topiary training, winter protection, and common problems.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-celery-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-celery-uk/Practical guide to growing celery in UK gardens. Covers self-blanching and trench types, sowing, watering, blanching methods, best varieties, and problems.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-fiddle-leaf-fig-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-fiddle-leaf-fig-uk/Practical guide to growing fiddle-leaf fig indoors in the UK. Covers light, watering, humidity, repotting, pruning, and common problems.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-french-beans-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-french-beans-uk/A practical guide to growing French beans in UK gardens. Covers best varieties, sowing dates, supports, succession planting, and harvesting tips.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-iris-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-iris-uk/Practical guide to growing iris in UK gardens. Covers bearded, Siberian, dwarf and water iris, planting depths, dividing rhizomes, and best varieties.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-olive-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-olive-trees-uk/Grow olive trees in UK gardens with this practical guide. Hardy varieties, planting, winter protection, pruning, and fruiting tips.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-salvia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-salvia-uk/Practical guide to growing salvia in UK gardens. Covers hardy and half-hardy types, best varieties, planting, deadheading, and overwintering.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-willow-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-willow-uk/Practical guide to growing willow in UK gardens. Covers best varieties, living structures, coppicing, hardwood cuttings, and coloured stem willows.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-witch-hazel-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-witch-hazel-uk/Practical guide to growing witch hazel in UK gardens. Covers best Hamamelis varieties, soil needs, planting, pruning, and autumn colour.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-plan-mixed-border-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-plan-mixed-border-uk/Plan a mixed border with shrubs, perennials, and grasses for year-round colour. Covers depth, layers, spacing, soil prep, and planting for UK gardens.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/school-garden-ideas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/school-garden-ideas-uk/Practical school garden ideas for UK primary schools. Raised beds, wildlife areas, sensory gardens and seasonal projects tested in Staffordshire.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/soil-drainage-structure-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/soil-drainage-structure-guide/How to test and improve soil drainage in UK gardens. Covers percolation tests, jar tests, clay and sandy soil fixes, and organic amendments.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/allotment-shed-ideas-organisation/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/allotment-shed-ideas-organisation/Allotment shed ideas and storage solutions from 30 years on UK plots. Covers size rules, tool racks, seed storage, potting benches, and security.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-flowers-cutting-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-flowers-cutting-uk/The best flowers for cutting in UK gardens. Month-by-month cutting calendar, vase life data, and variety picks from 9 years of cutting garden trials.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-ground-cover-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/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.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-pots-year-round-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-pots-year-round-uk/Discover the best plants for pots year-round in the UK. Season-by-season picks for containers, from spring bulbs to winter heathers, tested on heavy clay.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-yellow-flowers-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-yellow-flowers-uk-gardens/Best yellow flowers for UK gardens by season. 25+ varieties tested on Midlands clay with heights, flowering months, shade and container picks.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/fairy-garden-step-by-step/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/fairy-garden-step-by-step/How to make a fairy garden step by step. Best miniature plants, containers, and accessories for UK gardens, plus seasonal care from a hands-on grower.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design-trends-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design-trends-uk/Top garden design trends shaping UK gardens in 2026. Covers naturalistic planting, rewilding, gravel gardens, outdoor rooms, and climate-resilient design.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/growing-hydrangeas-pots-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/growing-hydrangeas-pots-uk/How to grow hydrangeas in pots and containers in the UK. Covers best varieties, compost, watering, colour control, and winter care from tested experience.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/growing-roses-containers-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/growing-roses-containers-uk/Growing roses in containers in the UK. Best varieties, pot sizes, compost mixes, feeding schedules and winter care from 10 years of container rose trials.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-care-snake-plant-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-care-snake-plant-uk/Snake plant care guide for UK homes. Covers watering, light, soil, temperature, propagation and common problems from hands-on indoor growing experience.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-chicory-radicchio-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-chicory-radicchio-uk/UK guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Covers forcing chicons, radicchio varieties, sowing times, winter hardiness to -10C, and harvesting methods.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-flowering-cherry-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-flowering-cherry-uk/How to grow a flowering cherry in the UK. Covers Kanzan, Amanogawa, weeping cherry, and 9 varieties with planting, pruning, and disease advice.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lilac-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lilac-uk/How to grow lilac in UK gardens. Covers best varieties, planting, pruning after flowering, container growing and common problems from experienced growers.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-passionflower-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-passionflower-uk/How to grow passionflower in the UK. Covers hardy Passiflora caerulea, planting, pruning, overwintering, containers, and passion fruit.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/mycorrhizal-fungi-gardeners-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/mycorrhizal-fungi-gardeners-guide/UK guide to mycorrhizal fungi for gardeners. Covers types, plant benefits, how to apply inoculants, which plants benefit, and how to protect soil networks.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/potager-garden-edibles-ornamentals/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/potager-garden-edibles-ornamentals/Plan a potager garden mixing vegetables, herbs and flowers in one beautiful UK plot. Layout tips, plant combos and seasonal plans from 8 years of trials.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/recycled-upcycled-garden-projects/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/recycled-upcycled-garden-projects/10 recycled garden projects using pallets, tyres, old boots and kitchen cast-offs. UK ideas with costs from free to 15 pounds, tested 8 years.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/unusual-crops-grow-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/unusual-crops-grow-uk/20 unusual crops that thrive in UK gardens. From oca and yacon to cape gooseberries and shiso, tested growing advice from a Staffordshire grower.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/allotment-layout-ideas-plans-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/allotment-layout-ideas-plans-uk/Allotment layout plans for 5-rod to full UK plots. Exact bed dimensions, path widths, crop rotation zones, and shed placement from an experienced grower.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-purple-pink-blue-flowers-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-purple-pink-blue-flowers-uk/Best purple, pink and blue flowers for UK gardens. 30 tested varieties with heights, flowering months, soil needs and colour-themed planting combinations.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-spring-flowers-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-spring-flowers-uk-gardens/Best spring flowers UK gardens can grow: 20+ species from tulips and daffodils to cherry blossom and magnolia, with a month-by-month UK flowering calendar.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/accessible-gardening-disabilities-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/accessible-gardening-disabilities-uk/Accessible gardening with disabilities — raised beds at 60-75cm, ergonomic tools, and wide paths. UK guide from a grower with 30 years experience.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/allotment-rules-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/allotment-rules-uk/UK allotment rules explained. What you can and cannot do, council tenancy rules, structures allowed and keeping animals. From an allotment holder.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-blight-resistant-tomato-varieties-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-blight-resistant-tomato-varieties-uk/Best blight-resistant tomato varieties for UK gardens. 11 tested cultivars with resistance ratings, yield data, and growing calendar.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/bokashi-composting-uk-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/bokashi-composting-uk-guide/How to start bokashi composting in the UK. Covers fermentation, two-bin rotation, what goes in, bokashi liquid, costs, and burying pre-compost in soil.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-garden-weeds-uk-identification/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-garden-weeds-uk-identification/Identify 20+ common garden weeds UK with photos, Latin names, removal difficulty ratings, and organic control methods from experienced gardeners.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/container-pond-ideas-small-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/container-pond-ideas-small-gardens/Container pond ideas for small UK gardens. Covers best containers, aquatic plants, wildlife benefits, setup costs from fifteen pounds, and seasonal care.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-acid-soil-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-acid-soil-uk/Best plants for acid soil in UK gardens. 30+ ericaceous shrubs, trees, perennials, and fruit for pH 4.5-6.5, tested in Staffordshire over 10 years.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-chalky-alkaline-soil-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-chalky-alkaline-soil-uk/Plants that thrive in chalky alkaline soil in UK gardens. Covers shrubs, perennials, climbers, bulbs, and vegetables for pH 7.1-8.5 chalk and limestone.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/biological-pest-control-nematodes-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/biological-pest-control-nematodes-uk/UK guide to biological pest control using nematodes, ladybird larvae, and parasitic wasps. Soil temperature rules, costs from £8, and a seasonal calendar.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-tomato-varieties-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-tomato-varieties-uk/Best tomato varieties UK: cherry, beefsteak, heritage, bush and cordon tested. Yield data and outdoor vs greenhouse advice from a Staffordshire grower.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/cutting-garden-layout-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/cutting-garden-layout-uk/Cutting garden layout plans for UK plots. Bed sizes, row spacing, seasonal succession, and design templates from 9 years of growing experience.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-vegetables-windowsill-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-vegetables-windowsill-uk/Growing vegetables on a windowsill in the UK works year-round. 12 crops suit indoor light levels, from herbs and salad leaves to chillies and microgreens.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-change-hydrangea-colour/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-change-hydrangea-colour/How to change hydrangea colour using soil pH, aluminium sulphate, and ericaceous compost. Tested methods from 3 years of UK trials on clay soil.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-deal-with-horsetail-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-deal-with-horsetail-uk/Horsetail roots reach 2m deep with silica-coated stems that resist herbicides. Every control method rated, with realistic timelines from field tests.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-catmint-nepeta-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/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.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/blossom-end-rot-causes-prevention-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/blossom-end-rot-causes-prevention-uk/Blossom end rot causes, prevention and treatment for UK tomatoes, peppers and courgettes. Watering schedules, calcium science, and variety data.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/exposed-windy-garden-plants-windbreaks-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/exposed-windy-garden-plants-windbreaks-uk/How to shelter an exposed garden in the UK. Windbreak types compared, 15 wind-tolerant plants ranked, and the 50% permeability rule from an expert.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/holiday-watering-solutions-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/holiday-watering-solutions-plants-uk/Holiday watering solutions to keep plants alive while you are away. Covers capillary matting, drip systems, water spikes, and DIY methods.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-sandy-soil-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-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.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/city-garden-ideas-urban-gardening-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/city-garden-ideas-urban-gardening-uk/City garden ideas for UK urban spaces from 14sqm to 50sqm. Containers, vertical planting, microclimate design, and food growing in small gardens.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/coastal-gardening-uk-salt-tolerant-plants/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/coastal-gardening-uk-salt-tolerant-plants/How to garden on the UK coast with salt-tolerant plants. Expert guide to shelter belts, windbreaks, and 15+ plants for exposed coastal plots.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/best-fertilisers-gardens-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/best-fertilisers-gardens-uk/Best fertilisers for gardens UK compared. Organic vs synthetic, NPK ratios, costs per sqm, and a month-by-month feeding calendar from 8 years of testing.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-clay-soil-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-clay-soil-uk/Best plants for clay soil UK gardens. 20+ proven trees, shrubs, perennials, climbers, and bulbs for heavy clay, tested in Staffordshire over 8 years.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/black-spot-on-roses-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/black-spot-on-roses-treatment-uk/Black spot on roses treatment for UK gardeners. Covers Diplocarpon rosae lifecycle, fungicides, resistant varieties, and prevention.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-evergreen-trees-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-evergreen-trees-uk-gardens/12 best evergreen trees for UK gardens ranked by size, soil type, and hardiness. Expert picks tested across clay, chalk, and loam over 8+ years.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-shrubs-for-shade-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/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.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-trees-autumn-colour-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-trees-autumn-colour-uk/Best trees for autumn colour in UK gardens. 12 species ranked by colour intensity, from Japanese maples to field maples, with planting and soil advice.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-hawthorn-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-hawthorn-uk/Grow hawthorn in the UK: native hedging, specimen tree, May blossom, and haws. Planting, pruning, legal dates, and 300+ insect species wildlife value.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/robot-mower-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/robot-mower-guide-uk/GPS, RTK, and camera robot mowers compared for UK lawns. Husqvarna NERA, Worx Landroid Vision, and Segway Navimow tested on slopes and damp grass.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/winter-salad-harvesting-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/winter-salad-harvesting-uk/Grow fresh salad leaves all winter with a cold frame or unheated greenhouse. Frost-hardy varieties, sowing schedules, and harvesting tips for UK gardens.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-honeysuckle-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-honeysuckle-uk/Grow honeysuckle in UK gardens: native Lonicera periclymenum, evergreen japonica, and winter fragrantissima. Planting, training, and pruning.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-hostas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-hostas-uk/How to grow hostas in the UK. Covers 15 varieties, slug protection, container growing, division, and seasonal care from 5 years testing on clay soil.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-hyacinths-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-hyacinths-uk/Grow hyacinths UK: plant bulbs 15cm deep in autumn for May flowers, or force indoors on hyacinth glasses for Christmas blooms from just 10 weeks.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-magnolia-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-magnolia-uk/How to grow magnolia in the UK. Expert guide to varieties, planting, soil prep, pruning, and seasonal care from 10 years of magnolia growing.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-rhododendrons-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-rhododendrons-uk/How to grow rhododendrons in UK gardens. Covers acid soil prep, best varieties, planting, pruning, yellow leaf fixes and seasonal care from expert growers.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-silver-birch-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-silver-birch-uk/Grow silver birch in UK gardens: pendula reaches 15-20m, jacquemontii 10-12m. Cultivar guide, multi-stem planting, underplanting, and care from UK trials.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/best-gardens-world-to-visit/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/best-gardens-world-to-visit/Discover 15 of the best gardens in the world to visit on holiday. Travel tips, nearest airports, nearby attractions and links for each garden.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sprouts-shoots-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sprouts-shoots-uk/Grow sprouts and shoots at home year-round. Mung beans ready in 3 days, pea shoots in 10. Tested methods, nutrition facts and troubleshooting.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/low-maintenance-garden-uk-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/low-maintenance-garden-uk-guide/How to create a low-maintenance garden UK. Plants, hard landscaping costs, mulching, irrigation and a monthly calendar from 4 years of testing.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/best-secateurs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/best-secateurs-uk/Secateurs buying guide for UK gardeners. Compares bypass, anvil, and ratchet types with brand ratings, price brackets, and maintenance tips.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/gardening-for-beginners-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/gardening-for-beginners-uk/Gardening for beginners in the UK made practical. Soil types, essential tools, first plants to grow, and a month-by-month starter calendar.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-houseplant-flies/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-houseplant-flies/Houseplant flies identification and treatment guide for UK homes. Covers fungus gnats, fruit flies, whitefly, nematodes, sticky traps, and prevention.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/sensory-garden-design-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/sensory-garden-design-uk/Sensory garden design using all five senses. Plants, zones, raised beds, and paths for UK gardens including scent, touch, sound, taste, and sight.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/uk-native-plants-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/uk-native-plants-gardens/UK native plants support 10x more wildlife than exotics. Expert guide: 40+ trees, shrubs, and wildflowers with wildlife value, soil types, and UK sourcing.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/white-garden-planting-scheme-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/white-garden-planting-scheme-uk/White garden planting scheme: design an all-white border with seasonal plant combinations, foliage, structure, and Sissinghurst principles.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-climbing-roses-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-climbing-roses-uk-gardens/Best climbing roses for UK gardens chosen after 12 years of trials. Varieties for north walls, scent, repeat flowering, and disease resistance rated.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-hardy-annual-flowers-seed-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-hardy-annual-flowers-seed-uk/Grow hardy annual flowers from seed direct outdoors from March. Cornflower, calendula, nigella, larkspur, and ammi — all from a single sowing.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-ideas-every-budget/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-ideas-every-budget/Garden ideas from free to five thousand pounds for UK homes. Covers quick wins, weekend projects, planting schemes, and full garden makeovers.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-indoor-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-indoor-plants-uk/The best indoor plants for UK homes ranked by light needs, care difficulty, and pet safety. Includes lux data for every room orientation.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-perennial-plants-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-perennial-plants-uk-gardens/Best perennial plants for UK gardens. 15+ tested varieties with heights, spreads, flowering months, soil needs and division schedules from 10 years.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-herbs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-herbs-uk/Complete guide to growing herbs in UK gardens. Covers the best herbs, growing from seed, container growing, harvesting, and preserving herbs year-round.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plant-combinations-uk-borders/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plant-combinations-uk-borders/Best plant combinations for UK borders. 30+ tested pairings with heights, flowering months, soil types and colour theory from 12 years of trials.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-carrots-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-carrots-uk/Practical guide to growing carrots in UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing times, soil prep, carrot fly prevention, containers, and storing your harvest.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-cucumbers-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-cucumbers-uk/Practical guide to growing cucumbers in the UK. Covers indoor and outdoor varieties, sowing times, training, feeding, watering, and common problems.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-scented-plants-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-scented-plants-uk-gardens/Best scented plants for UK gardens by season. Fragrant shrubs, climbers and perennials tested over 10 years in Midlands clay with month-by-month picks.Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-white-flowers-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-white-flowers-uk-gardens/Best white flowers for UK gardens by season. 30+ tested varieties with heights, flowering months, shade tolerance, and design tips from 10 years.Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-potatoes-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-potatoes-uk/Practical guide to growing potatoes in British gardens. Covers seed selection, chitting, planting times, earthing up, harvesting, and storage.Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/bulb-lasagne-planting-year-round-colour/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/bulb-lasagne-planting-year-round-colour/Bulb lasagne planting layers different bulbs at staggered depths for months of colour. UK tested method with exact depths, costs, and variety picks.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/drought-tolerant-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/drought-tolerant-plants-uk/Best drought-tolerant plants for UK gardens. Covers perennials, shrubs, grasses, ground cover, and Mediterranean species that thrive without watering.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/front-garden-ideas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/front-garden-ideas-uk/Improve your UK front garden with practical ideas for kerb appeal. Covers planting, paving, paths, boundaries, bins, and low-maintenance designs.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-for-bathrooms-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-for-bathrooms-uk/The best bathroom plants for UK homes ranked by humidity tolerance, low light, and pet safety. Covers 12 species with windowless bathroom solutions.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/carbon-friendly-gardening-reduce-footprint/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/carbon-friendly-gardening-reduce-footprint/Carbon-friendly gardening cuts your footprint via composting, no-dig beds, rainwater harvesting, and native planting. UK data, costs, and real results.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/outdoor-kitchen-bbq-area-ideas/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/outdoor-kitchen-bbq-area-ideas/Outdoor kitchen and BBQ area ideas for UK gardens. Covers built-in grills, pizza ovens, countertops, shelter options, and budgets from £1,000 to £20,000.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/best-plants-butterflies-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/best-plants-butterflies-uk/Top nectar and caterpillar food plants for UK butterflies. Covers 59 species, seasonal planting, host plants, and garden design for butterflies.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/cloches-low-tunnels-growing-under-cover/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/cloches-low-tunnels-growing-under-cover/How to use cloches and low tunnels to extend your UK growing season by 6-8 weeks. Materials, sizing, crops and month-by-month planting from field trials.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/container-gardening-ideas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/container-gardening-ideas-uk/Best container gardening ideas for UK gardens, patios and balconies. Pot sizes, compost mixes, plant combinations and year-round displays from 10 years.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/early-spring-flowers-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/early-spring-flowers-uk-gardens/Fourteen early spring flowers for UK gardens from January to April. Covers snowdrops, crocuses, hellebores, primroses, and camellias with planting advice.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/easy-recipes-home-grown-vegetables/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/easy-recipes-home-grown-vegetables/Simple seasonal recipes using UK-grown vegetables. Courgette fritters, runner bean chutney, beetroot soup and tomato sauce from your garden.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-brussels-sprouts-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-brussels-sprouts-uk/Practical guide to growing Brussels sprouts in UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing, firm planting, staking, pest control, and frost harvesting.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-low-light-houseplants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-low-light-houseplants-uk/Ten low-light houseplants ranked by actual lux tolerance. Covers north-facing rooms, dark hallways, and bathrooms with specific care data per plant.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/easiest-flowers-grow-from-seed-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/easiest-flowers-grow-from-seed-uk/The 10 easiest flowers to grow from seed in the UK — sunflowers to nigella. Sowing times, germination, and spacing from a gardener with 12 years of trials.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-chives-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-chives-uk/Grow chives in UK gardens with this practical guide covering seed sowing, dividing clumps, pot growing, companion planting benefits, and garlic chives.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/easy-vegetables-kids-grow-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/easy-vegetables-kids-grow-uk/Best easy vegetables for kids to grow in UK gardens. Covers 12 crops ranked by speed, fun factor, sowing times, and common mistakes parents make.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-tomatoes-uk-beginners/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-tomatoes-uk-beginners/Everything you need to grow tomatoes in a British garden. Covers sowing times, variety selection, feeding, watering, and common problems for UK conditions.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-anemones-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-anemones-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.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/evergreen-climbers-year-round-cover-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/evergreen-climbers-year-round-cover-uk/Evergreen climbers for UK walls and fences ranked by hardiness, height, and aspect. 11 species tested on heavy clay with planting and care advice.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/garden-fence-repair-maintenance/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/garden-fence-repair-maintenance/Garden fence repair and maintenance guide for UK homeowners. Covers panel replacement, leaning posts, Postcrete, arris rails, rot treatment, and costs.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/organic-pest-control-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/organic-pest-control-guide-uk/Organic pest control methods for UK gardens including biological controls, companion planting, barriers, and natural sprays. No chemicals needed.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/hanging-baskets-how-to-plant-maintain-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/hanging-baskets-how-to-plant-maintain-uk/How to plant and maintain hanging baskets in the UK. Best plants, compost mix, watering schedule and feeding regime tested over 10 years in West Midlands.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-onions-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-onions-uk/Practical guide to growing onions in UK gardens. Covers sets vs seed, varieties, planting times, spacing, feeding, harvesting, curing, and storage.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-tomatoes-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-tomatoes-uk/Exact timing for sowing and planting tomatoes across UK regions. Covers indoor sowing, greenhouse planting, outdoor planting, and hardening off.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-design-garden-from-scratch/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-design-garden-from-scratch/Step-by-step guide to designing a garden from scratch in the UK. Site assessment, drainage, sun mapping, budget breakdowns, and planting plans.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-agapanthus-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-agapanthus-uk/Grow agapanthus in the UK: hardy varieties survive -15°C, tender types need frost cover. Full sun, well-drained soil and pot-bound roots boost flowering.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-sweet-peas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-sweet-peas-uk/Complete UK sweet pea planting guide covering autumn and spring sowing, best varieties for scent and colour, and month-by-month growing calendar.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-crab-apple-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-crab-apple-trees-uk/UK guide to growing crab apple trees. Covers best varieties, pollination groups, jelly making, planting, pruning, and pests. From a Staffordshire grower.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/lawn-weeds-identification-control/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/lawn-weeds-identification-control/How to identify and control common lawn weeds in UK gardens. Covers dandelions, clover, daisies, plantain, and buttercups with treatment options.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/plant-propagation-cuttings-division-layering-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/plant-propagation-cuttings-division-layering-uk/Master the three main plant propagation methods for UK gardens. Covers softwood, semi-ripe, and hardwood cuttings, plant division, and layering techniques.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/attract-birds-to-garden/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/attract-birds-to-garden/Practical guide to attracting wild birds to UK gardens. Covers feeders, food types, bird baths, nest boxes, planting, and seasonal feeding.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-cress-watercress-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-cress-watercress-uk/Grow cress and watercress at home in the UK. Garden cress on kitchen paper in 5-7 days, watercress in containers, land cress as a soil-grown alternative.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-secure-greenhouse-wind/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-secure-greenhouse-wind/How to secure a greenhouse against wind damage in the UK. Covers anchoring, base installation, glass options, windbreaks, and storm preparation.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/decking-ideas-design-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/decking-ideas-design-uk/UK decking guide covering timber, composite, and hardwood options. Includes costs per square metre, building regulations, anti-slip, and maintenance.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-cut-flowers-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-cut-flowers-uk/Beginner guide to growing cut flowers in the UK. Best varieties, sowing calendar, cutting techniques and vase life from 7 years of cutting garden trials.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/lawn-diseases-identification-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/lawn-diseases-identification-treatment-uk/How to identify and treat common UK lawn diseases. Covers red thread, fusarium patch, fairy rings, dollar spot, rust, snow mould, and take-all patch.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-elderberry-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-elderberry-uk/Grow elderberry in the UK: native Sambucus nigra and ornamental varieties. Pruning, elderflower cordial, elderberry wine, wildlife value, and safety.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-microgreens-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-microgreens-uk/Grow microgreens at home in the UK. Best varieties, growing method, harvesting times and nutrition data from 4 years of indoor growing trials.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-harden-off-seedlings-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-harden-off-seedlings-uk/Step-by-step guide to hardening off seedlings in the UK. Covers day-by-day schedules, cold frames, frost dates, transplant shock, and common mistakes.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-fix-a-patchy-lawn/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-fix-a-patchy-lawn/A practical UK guide to repairing bare patches in your lawn. Covers overseeding, turf patches, soil prep, seed mixes, and a seasonal repair calendar.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-blueberries-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-blueberries-uk/Learn how to grow blueberries in the UK. Covers best varieties, ericaceous compost, container growing, pruning, feeding and harvesting July to September.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-monstera-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-monstera-uk/Grow monstera successfully in a UK home with this expert guide. Light, watering, aerial roots, support structures, propagation, and common problems.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/crop-rotation-planner-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/crop-rotation-planner-uk/Plan crop rotation for your UK vegetable garden or allotment. Covers four-bed and three-bed systems, plant families, green manures, and record keeping.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/small-garden-design-ideas/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/small-garden-design-ideas/Small garden design ideas for UK plots. Layout principles, planting for structure, vertical growing, and how to make a compact space feel bigger.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-june-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-june-uk/Everything to sow and plant in June across UK gardens. Covers successional vegetables, winter brassicas, flowers, herbs, and late-season crops.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-fence-ideas/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-fence-ideas/Garden fence ideas for UK homes. Covers materials, styles, paint colours, climbers, living fences, and how to make fences a design feature.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-improve-sandy-soil-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-improve-sandy-soil-uk/How to improve sandy soil in UK gardens. Covers organic matter, mulching, green manures, watering techniques, and feeding for free-draining sandy plots.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-maintain-garden-pond-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-maintain-garden-pond-uk/Seasonal garden pond maintenance guide for the UK. Month-by-month tasks, water quality, plant care and fish health from 12 years of pond keeping.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-feed-lawn-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-feed-lawn-uk/A practical guide to feeding your lawn throughout the year. Covers NPK ratios, seasonal feeds, organic vs synthetic options, and common mistakes to avoid.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-clematis-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-clematis-uk/Learn how to prune clematis by pruning group with our UK guide. Groups 1, 2 and 3 explained with timing, cuts and common mistakes from 12 years of trials.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-sharpen-garden-tools/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-sharpen-garden-tools/Step-by-step guide to sharpening secateurs, shears, hoes, and mower blades. Covers angles, techniques, maintenance, and when to replace worn garden tools.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-winter-flowering-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-winter-flowering-plants-uk/Ten best winter flowering plants for UK gardens from November to March. Covers hellebores, snowdrops, witch hazel, and winter jasmine with care advice.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/cat-proof-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/cat-proof-garden-uk/Cat-proof garden guide for the UK. Covers cat-safe fencing, roller bars, deterrent plants, catios, and humane methods to keep cats in or out.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-remove-ground-elder/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-remove-ground-elder/How to remove ground elder from UK gardens permanently. Covers digging, smothering, cutting back, glyphosate, and 2-3 year timeline expectations.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-rats-in-garden/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-rats-in-garden/A practical UK guide to getting rid of rats in your garden. Covers signs, traps, poison safety, rat-proofing compost bins, and when to call pest control.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/kitchen-garden-design-layout-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/kitchen-garden-design-layout-uk/Plan your kitchen garden with expert UK layout advice. Sizes from 3x3m to 10x6m, four-bed rotation, paths, and what to grow first. Tested in clay soil.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/pond-problems-algae-blanketweed-fixes/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/pond-problems-algae-blanketweed-fixes/Fix pond problems fast: green water, blanketweed, murky water, foam and bad smells. Biological fixes from 12 years and 2 ponds in the West Midlands.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/bee-friendly-garden-plants/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/bee-friendly-garden-plants/Attract bees and pollinators with plants that thrive in British conditions. Covers spring, summer, and autumn flowering for year-round forage.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/bird-feeding-guide-season-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/bird-feeding-guide-season-uk/Month-by-month guide to feeding garden birds in the UK. Covers food types, breeding season rules, moulting needs, and winter survival tips.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-bindweed/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-bindweed/How to control and remove bindweed from UK gardens. Covers field and hedge bindweed identification, glyphosate timing, organic methods, and suppression.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-freeze-garden-produce/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-freeze-garden-produce/Complete UK guide to freezing garden fruit and vegetables. Blanching times, open-tray method, syrup packs, storage times, and defrosting safely.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/prevent-weeds-without-chemicals-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/prevent-weeds-without-chemicals-uk/Prevent weeds without chemicals using mulch, no-dig, ground cover, and hoeing. Tested UK methods with costs, timing, and suppression rates.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/when-to-plant-roses-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/when-to-plant-roses-uk/UK guide to planting bare-root and container roses. Month-by-month calendar, variety comparison, planting technique, and aftercare for British gardens.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-peas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-peas-uk/Practical guide to growing peas in UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing times, supporting plants, pea moth prevention, harvesting, and saving seed.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/raised-bed-garden-design-ideas/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/raised-bed-garden-design-ideas/Raised bed design ideas for UK gardens with sizing, materials, layout plans and planting schemes. Tested builds in clay soil over 9 years.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/shade-tolerant-annuals-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/shade-tolerant-annuals-uk-gardens/Discover the best shade-tolerant annuals for UK gardens. Busy lizzies, begonias, fuchsias, and torenia bring colour to north-facing beds and containers.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/greenhouse-pest-control-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/greenhouse-pest-control-guide/UK greenhouse pest control guide covering whitefly, spider mites, aphids, vine weevil, and slugs. Biological controls, prevention, and treatment methods.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/spring-bulb-care-after-flowering/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/spring-bulb-care-after-flowering/Spring bulb care after flowering explained by a UK grower. Covers foliage retention, feeding, lifting, dividing, and storage for daffodils and tulips.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-august-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-august-uk/Everything to sow, plant, and harvest in August across UK gardens. Covers late vegetables, spring bulbs, fruit tasks, lawn prep, and peak harvest crops.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-house-plants-beginners-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-house-plants-beginners-uk/The easiest house plants for UK homes. Covers low-light species, watering schedules, common mistakes, and the best plants for every room.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-make-leaf-mould-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-make-leaf-mould-uk/Step-by-step guide to making leaf mould in the UK. Covers which leaves to use, bin building, the bin bag method, timings, and garden uses.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/spring-pruning-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/spring-pruning-guide-uk/UK spring pruning guide for roses, shrubs, fruit trees and climbers. Month-by-month timing from expert trials in Staffordshire clay since 2012.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-cherry-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-cherry-trees-uk/UK guide to growing cherry trees. Covers sweet and acid varieties, rootstocks, planting, pruning in summer to avoid silver leaf, and bird protection.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/square-foot-gardening-uk-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/square-foot-gardening-uk-guide/Learn square foot gardening for UK gardens with Mel's Mix adapted for British soil and climate. Covers grid spacing, costs, yields, and planting plans.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/types-of-hydrangeas-uk-varieties/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/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.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/climate-resilient-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/climate-resilient-plants-uk/Plants that handle the UK's changing climate. Covers drought, heavy rain, mild winters, and late frosts with species that adapt to unpredictable weather.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-grass-from-seed-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-grow-grass-from-seed-uk/Step-by-step guide to growing grass from seed in the UK. Covers seed types, soil preparation, sowing rates, watering, and germination times.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/year-round-pruning-calendar-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/year-round-pruning-calendar-uk/Month-by-month UK pruning calendar covering roses, shrubs, fruit trees, hedges, and climbers. Based on 12 years of testing in Midlands clay.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-trees-for-privacy-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-trees-for-privacy-uk/Top evergreen and deciduous trees for garden privacy in the UK. Covers screening species, planting distances, hedge law, and pleaching techniques.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/fast-growing-climbers-fences-walls-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/fast-growing-climbers-fences-walls-uk/Fast growing climbers UK gardeners trust for fences and walls. 18 species ranked by growth rate, aspect, and support type from hands-on trials.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-pigeons-garden/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-pigeons-garden/Proven methods to deter pigeons from UK gardens. Covers netting, spikes, decoys, ultrasonic devices, and the law on pigeon control.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/gardening-mental-health-wellbeing/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/gardening-mental-health-wellbeing/Gardening for mental health reduces cortisol by 12% in 30 minutes. Evidence-based guide to therapeutic gardening from a UK grower with 30 years experience.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/hedgehog-highway-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/hedgehog-highway-uk/Step-by-step guide to making hedgehog highways. Covers fence holes, gravel boards, wall gaps, and connecting gardens across your street.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-hollyhocks-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-hollyhocks-uk/Grow hollyhocks in UK gardens — sowing, varieties, rust prevention, and how to place these 2m cottage garden giants for maximum summer impact.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/gardening-projects-kids-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/gardening-projects-kids-uk/12 fun gardening projects for kids in the UK, from sunflower races to pizza gardens. Age-appropriate ideas with costs, timings, and hands-on learning.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/grow-sunflowers-children-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/grow-sunflowers-children-uk/How to grow sunflowers with children in the UK. Step-by-step guide with best varieties, age-appropriate tasks, growing competitions, and seed harvesting.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/mini-meadow-wildflower-area/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/mini-meadow-wildflower-area/How to create a mini wildflower meadow in a UK garden. Covers seed mixes, soil preparation, sowing, mowing regimes, and the best native species.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-create-cutting-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-create-cutting-garden-uk/Plan a cutting garden in the UK from just 6 sq m. 20+ best flowers, month-by-month calendar, and setup costs from a grower with 8 years' experience.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-pumpkins-squash-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-pumpkins-squash-uk/Practical guide to growing pumpkins and squash in UK gardens. Covers sowing, planting out, pollination, feeding, curing, and winter storage.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-ranunculus-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-ranunculus-uk/How to grow ranunculus in the UK. Plant corms in autumn or spring, soak 4 hours before planting, and enjoy April–June blooms with a vase life of 7–10 days.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-brambles/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-brambles/How to remove brambles from UK gardens permanently. Covers cutting back, root removal, glyphosate treatment, stump methods, and preventing regrowth.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-lettuce-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-lettuce-uk/Complete UK guide to growing lettuce and salad leaves. Covers varieties, sowing, cut-and-come-again, succession planting, slug control, and winter crops.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-mushrooms-at-home-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-mushrooms-at-home-uk/How to grow mushrooms at home in the UK. Covers oyster, shiitake, lion's mane, indoor and outdoor methods, substrate, kits, log growing, and costs.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/flower-planting-calendar-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/flower-planting-calendar-uk/Month-by-month flower planting calendar for UK gardens. Covers sowing times for annuals, perennials, biennials, and bulbs across all regions.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-make-rain-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-make-rain-garden-uk/How to make a rain garden in the UK. Covers sizing, excavation, soil mix, native plants, costs from 50 pounds, and step-by-step build guide.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-start-wormery-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-start-wormery-uk/Learn how to start a wormery UK with our step-by-step guide. Covers worm types, setup, feeding, harvesting castings, and troubleshooting from tests.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-for-bedrooms-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-for-bedrooms-uk/The best bedroom plants for UK homes ranked by air purifying ability, night oxygen release, and sleep-boosting fragrance. Includes pet safety data.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-insulate-greenhouse-winter-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-insulate-greenhouse-winter-uk/How to insulate a greenhouse for winter in the UK. Covers bubble wrap, fleece, draught-proofing, heating, and when to insulate for frost protection.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/types-of-roses-uk-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/types-of-roses-uk-guide/Types of roses for UK gardens explained. Covers hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, ramblers, shrub, ground cover, patio, and wild roses with data tables.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-spinach-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-spinach-uk/Complete UK guide to growing spinach. Covers true spinach, perpetual spinach, varieties, succession sowing, bolting prevention, and container growing.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/polytunnel-vs-greenhouse-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/polytunnel-vs-greenhouse-uk/Polytunnel or greenhouse? Compare costs, durability, growing space, ventilation and lifespan to find which suits your UK garden and budget.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/uk-soil-types-identify-what-grows-best/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/uk-soil-types-identify-what-grows-best/UK soil types explained with hand tests, pH ranges, and regional maps. Identify clay, sand, silt, loam, chalk, and peat in your garden.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/canker-fruit-trees-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/canker-fruit-trees-treatment-uk/Identify and treat canker in fruit trees. Covers apple canker, bacterial canker on cherry and plum, pruning methods, and copper fungicide timing.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/edible-flowers-growing-using-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/edible-flowers-growing-using-uk/Grow edible flowers in UK gardens with this hands-on guide. Covers 12 varieties including nasturtiums, violas, calendula, borage and lavender plus recipes.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-lighting-ideas-outdoor-spaces/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-lighting-ideas-outdoor-spaces/Practical guide to garden lighting for UK outdoor spaces. Covers solar, mains, and 12V options with running costs, IP ratings, and placement tips.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/green-manures-cover-crops-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/green-manures-cover-crops-uk/How to use green manures and cover crops in UK gardens. Sowing times, nitrogen fixation rates, and which species suit your soil type and season.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/hedgehog-friendly-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/hedgehog-friendly-garden-uk/Practical guide to creating a hedgehog-friendly garden in the UK. Covers shelters, feeding, hazards, hedgehog highways, and seasonal care tips.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-start-an-allotment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-start-an-allotment-uk/How to get an allotment in the UK, from council waiting lists to first-year planting. Covers plot sizes, costs, tools, layout, and what to grow first.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-path-ideas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-path-ideas-uk/Garden path ideas for UK homes. Covers materials, costs, laying techniques, curved vs straight paths, edging, and planting alongside paths.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-protect-plants-from-frost-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-protect-plants-from-frost-uk/Learn how to protect plants from frost in the UK. Covers fleece, cloches, mulching, and cold frames tested across 8 winters in the West Midlands.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/pet-safe-garden-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/pet-safe-garden-plants-uk/Pet-safe garden plants for UK gardens. Covers 30 flowers, shrubs, herbs, climbers, and ground cover plants verified safe for dogs and cats.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/build-wildlife-pond-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/build-wildlife-pond-uk/Step-by-step guide to building a wildlife pond in the UK. Covers liner choice, planting, depth, wildlife access, maintenance, and costs from fifty pounds.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-fruit-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-fruit-trees-uk/UK guide to pruning fruit trees by type and season. Covers apple, pear, plum, cherry, and fig with timing, tools, and techniques from 10 years' experience.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-hydrangeas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-hydrangeas-uk/Learn when and how to prune hydrangeas by type. Covers mophead, paniculata, climbing, and oakleaf with a UK month-by-month calendar.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-wisteria-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-wisteria-uk/How to prune wisteria in the UK using the two-prune system. Summer and winter pruning times, step-by-step cuts, and fixing overgrown plants.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/start-vegetable-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/start-vegetable-garden-uk/Beginner's guide to starting a vegetable garden in the UK. Covers soil prep, easy first crops, raised beds, tools, and seasonal planting tips.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/water-efficient-gardening-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/water-efficient-gardening-uk/Practical guide to reducing water use in UK gardens. Covers mulching, rainwater harvesting, drought-tolerant planting, and efficient watering methods.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-celeriac-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-celeriac-uk/Practical guide to growing celeriac in UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing indoors, transplanting, watering, side shoot removal, and winter storage.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-redcurrants-blackcurrants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-redcurrants-blackcurrants-uk/UK guide to growing redcurrants and blackcurrants. Covers varieties, planting, pruning differences, cordons, pest control, and harvesting 4-5kg per bush.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/identify-common-garden-birds-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/identify-common-garden-birds-uk/Learn to identify the 20 most common UK garden birds by sight and sound. Covers size, plumage, calls, diet, and conservation status from RSPB data.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/do-you-need-a-greenhouse/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/do-you-need-a-greenhouse/Find out whether a greenhouse is worth it for your garden. Covers what grows better under glass, season extension, and cheaper alternatives for UK growers.Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-foxes/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-foxes/Proven methods to deter foxes from UK gardens. Covers repellents, fencing, removing attractants, ultrasonic devices, and when to call pest control.Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/rust-disease-plants-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/rust-disease-plants-treatment-uk/Rust disease identification and treatment for UK gardens. Covers 8 host plants, fungal lifecycle, cultural controls, and proven fungicide options.Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-moles/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-moles/Practical UK guide to removing moles from lawns and borders. Covers trapping, deterrents, professional molecatchers, and when to leave moles alone.Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-lavender-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-lavender-uk/Learn how to prune lavender correctly with this UK guide. Covers timing, the one-third rule, English vs French types, and rescuing leggy plants.Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/south-facing-garden-full-sun-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/south-facing-garden-full-sun-uk/South-facing garden advice for UK full-sun plots. Best plants, soil care, watering strategies, and shade solutions from 30 years of hands-on growing.Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/fruit-in-pots-containers/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/fruit-in-pots-containers/How to grow fruit in pots and containers in the UK. Covers best varieties, pot sizes, compost types, feeding, winter care, and a monthly calendar.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-aphids-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-aphids-uk/UK guide to identifying and controlling aphids organically and chemically. Covers greenfly, blackfly, biological controls, companion planting, and timing.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/rainwater-harvesting-gardens-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/rainwater-harvesting-gardens-uk/How to set up rainwater harvesting in a UK garden. Covers water butt sizes, diverter kits, underground tanks, costs and legal rules from tested experience.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/greenhouse-ventilation-humidity-control/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/greenhouse-ventilation-humidity-control/How to ventilate a greenhouse and control humidity in UK conditions. Covers roof vents, louvre vents, automatic openers, and damping down techniques.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sunflowers-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sunflowers-uk/Complete guide to growing sunflowers in UK gardens. Covers sowing times, best varieties, container growing, pests, and seed harvesting.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/sloped-garden-ideas-terracing-planting-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/sloped-garden-ideas-terracing-planting-uk/Sloped garden ideas for UK plots. Covers terracing methods, retaining walls, drainage solutions, planting on slopes, and honest cost breakdowns.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-deal-with-honey-fungus/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-deal-with-honey-fungus/Honey fungus kills more UK trees and shrubs than any other pathogen. No chemical cure exists. Here is how to identify, contain, and prevent it.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-improve-clay-soil/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-improve-clay-soil/How to improve heavy clay soil in UK gardens. Covers drainage, organic amendments, gypsum, planting strategies, and seasonal timing.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-make-comfrey-nettle-feed/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-make-comfrey-nettle-feed/How to make comfrey and nettle feed at home. NPK ratios, fermentation stages, dilution rates, and a month-by-month UK harvest calendar.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-roses-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-roses-uk/How to grow roses in the UK. Covers hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, and David Austin English roses with planting, pruning, feeding, and disease tips.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-thyme-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-thyme-uk/Grow thyme in UK gardens with this practical guide covering 12 varieties, propagation from cuttings, pruning tips and a month-by-month care calendar.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-water-garden-properly-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-water-garden-properly-uk/How to water your garden properly in the UK. Morning vs evening science, litres per plant type, clay vs sandy soil, rainwater harvesting, and drought tips.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-for-shade-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-plants-for-shade-uk/Best shade-tolerant plants for UK gardens, from full shade to dappled light. Covers perennials, shrubs, ground cover, ferns, and climbers.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-peonies-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-peonies-uk/A complete guide to growing peonies in UK gardens. Covers bare-root planting depth, herbaceous and tree types, soil prep, and seasonal care.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/native-trees-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/native-trees-uk-gardens/15 native UK trees ranked by wildlife value, soil type, and garden size. Tested across Staffordshire clay and loam by a practising horticulturalist.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-garden-plant-diseases-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/common-garden-plant-diseases-uk/Identify and treat 12 common garden plant diseases UK gardeners face. Covers fungal, bacterial, and viral symptoms with monthly prevention calendar.Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-stop-cats-pooing-in-garden/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-stop-cats-pooing-in-garden/Proven methods to deter cats from fouling in UK gardens. Covers motion-activated sprinklers, plants cats hate, physical barriers, and UK law.Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/topiary-guide-beginners-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/topiary-guide-beginners-uk/Learn to clip box, yew, and bay into shapes with our UK topiary guide. Best plants, tools, techniques, and box blight alternatives covered.Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/dog-proof-lawn-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/dog-proof-lawn-uk/Dog-proof lawn guide for UK gardens. Covers urine patch repair, tough grass seed mixes, training tips, and a month-by-month care calendar.Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-feed-garden-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-feed-garden-plants-uk/Learn how to feed garden plants correctly with this UK guide. Covers NPK ratios, organic vs synthetic fertilisers, feeding calendars, and soil pH effects.Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-grape-vines-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-grape-vines-uk/UK guide to growing grape vines outdoors and under glass. Covers best varieties, planting, pruning, training wires, and harvesting grapes in UK gardens.Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-storage-solutions-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-storage-solutions-uk/Garden storage ideas for UK homes. Covers sheds, tool racks, deck boxes, bike stores, and wall-mounted systems with costs, sizes, and planning rules.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-sow-seeds-indoors/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-sow-seeds-indoors/Step-by-step guide to starting seeds indoors in the UK. Covers equipment, sowing technique, germination, pricking out, potting on, and hardening off.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/north-facing-garden-ideas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/north-facing-garden-ideas-uk/North-facing garden ideas for UK shade. 15+ proven plants, design tricks with mirrors and light surfaces, plus a month-by-month planting calendar.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-winter-flowering-shrubs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-winter-flowering-shrubs-uk/Best winter flowering shrubs UK ranked by scent, hardiness, and flowering period. 12 species tested over 8 winters with month-by-month calendar.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-chilli-peppers-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-chilli-peppers-uk/Complete UK guide to growing chilli peppers from seed. Covers varieties by heat level, sowing with heat mats, feeding, ripening, and overwintering.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-make-compost-tea-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-make-compost-tea-uk/Learn how to make compost tea with our step-by-step UK brewing guide. Covers AACT, worm tea, dilution rates, and application timings from tested methods.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/grow-your-own-vegetables-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/grow-your-own-vegetables-uk/Beginner guide to growing your own vegetables in the UK. Covers what to grow first, when to plant, soil prep, raised beds, and a month-by-month calendar.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/japanese-garden-design-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/japanese-garden-design-uk/How to create a Japanese garden in the UK. Covers key elements, best plants for UK climate, zen dry gardens, water features, and budgets from £500.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/privacy-screening-hedges-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/privacy-screening-hedges-trees-uk/Compare UK privacy screening options by growth rate, cost per metre, root depth and winter density. Data from 7 years of hedge and tree testing.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-rhubarb-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-rhubarb-uk/Complete guide to growing rhubarb in UK gardens. Covers varieties, planting crowns, forcing for early stems, harvesting, dividing, and common mistakes.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-turnips-swede-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-turnips-swede-uk/Complete UK guide to growing turnips and swede. Covers varieties, sowing times, soil preparation, pest prevention, harvesting, and storing root crops.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/vegetable-pests-diseases-uk-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/vegetable-pests-diseases-uk-guide/Vegetable pests and diseases UK visual guide covering 10 common pests and 8 diseases with organic treatments, lifecycle science, and a monthly calendar.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-asparagus-fern-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-asparagus-fern-uk/Asparagus fern care guide for UK homes covering light, humidity, watering, and toxicity warnings. With species comparison and monthly calendar.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-hydrangeas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-hydrangeas-uk/A practical guide to growing hydrangeas in UK gardens. Covers types, planting, pruning groups, colour changing, feeding, and container growing.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/when-to-cut-hedges-uk-legal-dates/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/when-to-cut-hedges-uk-legal-dates/When to cut hedges UK guide covering legal nesting bird dates (1 March to 31 August), species-specific timing, and month-by-month cutting calendar.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-create-herb-garden/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/how-to-create-herb-garden/Plan and build a herb garden that suits your space and budget. Covers raised beds, containers, formal designs, and the best herbs for every UK position.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-calla-lilies-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-calla-lilies-uk/Calla lilies thrive in UK gardens when you match species to hardiness. Covers hardy vs tender types, planting, containers, and winter care.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-november-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-november-uk/Everything to plant and do in November across UK gardens. Covers garlic, broad beans, bare-root trees, tulip bulbs, lawn care, and essential winter jobs.Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/best-open-gardens-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/best-open-gardens-uk/Discover the best open gardens to visit across the UK. From historic estates to cottage plots, with visiting tips and seasonal highlights.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-forget-me-nots-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/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.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-july-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-july-uk/Everything to sow and plant in July in UK gardens. Covers succession vegetables, autumn prep, biennial flowers, fruit care, and summer jobs.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-greenhouse-tomato-varieties-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-greenhouse-tomato-varieties-uk/The best tomato varieties for UK greenhouses. Covers cherry, beefsteak, and plum types with yield data, growing tips, and feeding advice.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-care-for-orchids-indoors/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-care-for-orchids-indoors/UK orchid care guide covering watering, light, reblooming, and month-by-month tasks. Written by growers who keep Phalaenopsis thriving year-round.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-osteospermum-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-osteospermum-uk/Osteospermum growing guide for UK gardens. Covers hardy varieties, planting, overwintering, propagation from cuttings, and month-by-month care.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-apple-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-apple-trees-uk/Complete UK guide to growing apple trees. Covers rootstocks, pollination groups, best dessert and cooking varieties, planting, pruning, and pest control.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-peace-lily-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-peace-lily-uk/How to grow a peace lily in the UK. Covers light, watering, humidity, and troubleshooting for Spathiphyllum in British homes with hard water.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/organic-weedkillers-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/organic-weedkillers-uk/Organic weedkillers compared for UK gardens. Covers vinegar, pelargonic acid, flame weeding, and manual methods with costs and seasonal timing.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-shrubs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-shrubs-uk/Step-by-step UK guide to pruning shrubs. Covers timing by pruning group, tools, renovation pruning for overgrown plants, and common mistakes to avoid.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/types-of-flowers-to-grow-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/types-of-flowers-to-grow-uk/Types of flowers to grow in UK gardens. Covers annuals, biennials, perennials, bulbs, climbers, and shrubs with varieties, costs, and bloom calendars.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-potatoes-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-potatoes-uk/When to plant potatoes across every UK region. Covers chitting dates, first earlies, second earlies, maincrops, and container timelines.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/garden-centre-best-buys-season/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/garden-centre-best-buys-season/What to buy at garden centres each season for the best value and timing. Seasonal shopping guide with prices and insider tips.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lavender-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lavender-uk/A practical guide to growing lavender in UK gardens. Covers hardy and tender types, planting, pruning, drainage, harvesting, and best UK varieties.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/lily-beetle-identification-control-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/lily-beetle-identification-control-uk/How to identify and control red lily beetle in UK gardens. Covers lifecycle, hand-picking, organic treatments, and biological controls.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-dahlias-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-dahlias-uk/A practical guide to growing dahlias in UK gardens. Covers tuber planting, pinching out, staking, feeding, earwig control, and winter tuber storage.Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-preserve-fruit-vegetables-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-preserve-fruit-vegetables-uk/UK guide to preserving fruit and vegetables at home. Covers bottling, dehydrating, salting, oil preserving, vacuum packing, and safety rules.Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/plants-toxic-to-dogs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/plants-toxic-to-dogs-uk/Which UK garden plants are toxic to dogs? Full list with severity levels, symptoms, safe alternatives, and emergency steps from the Animal Poison Line.Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-september-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-september-uk/Everything to sow, plant, and harvest in September across UK gardens. Covers spring bulbs, overwintering vegetables, lawn renovation, and autumn fruit.Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/cottage-garden-planting-plan/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/cottage-garden-planting-plan/How to plan and plant a cottage garden in the UK. Covers classic plants, colour schemes, seasonal structure, and a ready-to-use planting plan.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/container-vegetable-gardening-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/container-vegetable-gardening-uk/How to grow vegetables in pots and containers in the UK. Covers best crops, pot sizes, compost, watering, feeding, and balcony and patio growing.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/raised-bed-gardening-beginners/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/raised-bed-gardening-beginners/How to build and plant a raised bed garden in the UK. Covers materials, sizes, soil mix, what to grow, crop rotation, and year-round maintenance.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/garden-to-table-growing-food/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/garden-to-table-growing-food/Grow food at home in the UK from garden to table. Covers easy crops, small-space growing, seasonal planning, cooking what you harvest, and saving money.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-jasmine-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-jasmine-uk/How to grow jasmine in UK gardens. Covers summer jasmine, winter jasmine, and star jasmine with planting, pruning, and variety advice.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/plants-toxic-to-cats-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/plants-toxic-to-cats-uk/Plants toxic to cats in UK gardens and homes. Covers lilies, foxglove, yew, indoor plants, severity levels, symptoms, and cat-safe alternatives.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-mint-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-mint-uk/UK guide to growing mint in pots and containers. Covers varieties, propagation from cuttings, stopping mint spreading, and dealing with mint rust.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-primroses-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-primroses-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.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-broad-beans-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-broad-beans-uk/Practical guide to growing broad beans in UK gardens. Covers autumn and spring sowing, varieties, pinching out tips, blackfly control, and harvesting.Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-parsley-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-parsley-uk/How to grow parsley from seed in the UK. Covers flat-leaf and curly varieties, slow germination fixes, container growing and year-round harvesting tips.Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-snowdrops-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-snowdrops-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.Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-october-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-october-uk/Everything to plant and sow in October across UK gardens. Covers garlic, tulips, bare-root trees, lawn care, and essential autumn jobs.Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-propagate-houseplants/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-propagate-houseplants/How to propagate houseplants from cuttings, division, and offsets. Covers water and soil methods with success rates for 10 popular species.Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-fig-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-fig-trees-uk/Learn how to grow fig trees in UK gardens. Covers the best varieties, root restriction, fan training, pruning, container growing, and harvesting.Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-plum-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-plum-trees-uk/UK guide to growing plum trees, damsons, gages, and mirabelles. Covers rootstocks, best varieties, planting, summer pruning, pest control, and harvesting.Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-daffodils-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-daffodils-uk/A practical guide to growing daffodils in UK gardens. Covers planting depth and timing, naturalising in grass, division, and the best varieties.Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/succession-planting-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/succession-planting-guide-uk/Plan succession sowing for a continuous harvest from March to October. Covers best crops, sowing intervals, and month-by-month UK schedules.Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/winter-gardening-jobs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/winter-gardening-jobs-uk/Month-by-month winter gardening checklist for UK gardens. Covers pruning, planning, frost protection, bare-root planting, and wildlife care for Dec to Feb.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/childrens-garden-design-ideas/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/childrens-garden-design-ideas/Design a children's garden in the UK with safe plants, play areas, growing projects, wildlife zones, and age-appropriate features for toddlers to teens.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/vine-weevil-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/vine-weevil-treatment-uk/UK guide to vine weevil control. Covers identification of adults and grubs, nematode treatment timing, chemical controls, and container protection.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/what-is-mulch-how-to-use-it/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/what-is-mulch-how-to-use-it/A practical guide to mulching in UK gardens. Covers mulch types, application depth, timing, costs, and free sources for every situation.Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-april-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-april-uk/Everything to sow and plant in April across UK gardens. Covers vegetables, flowers, herbs, and fruit for indoor and outdoor growing.Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-runner-beans-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-runner-beans-uk/Complete UK guide to growing runner beans. Covers best varieties, sowing indoors and out, building bean frames, watering for pod set, and harvesting tips.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-slugs/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-slugs/Natural methods to control slugs in UK gardens without chemicals. Covers barriers, traps, biological controls, and slug-resistant plants.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-roses/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-prune-roses/Guide to pruning roses in the UK. Covers timing, techniques for hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and ramblers.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/greenhouse-auto-watering-systems/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/greenhouse-auto-watering-systems/How to keep greenhouse plants watered while you are away. Covers drip irrigation, capillary matting, DIY bottle drippers, and a pre-holiday checklist.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-broad-beans-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-broad-beans-uk/Discover exactly when to plant broad beans across the UK. Covers autumn and spring sowing, best varieties, spacing, and regional timing advice.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/autumn-gardening-jobs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/autumn-gardening-jobs-uk/Month-by-month autumn gardening checklist for UK gardens. Covers planting, bulbs, lawn care, pruning, composting, and wildlife tasks for Sep to November.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/christmas-gardening-gifts/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/christmas-gardening-gifts/Find the best Christmas gifts for gardeners in 2026. From tools and seeds to subscriptions and experience days, at every budget.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sage-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sage-uk/Grow sage in UK gardens with this expert guide covering five varieties, pruning, propagation from cuttings, pot growing, and when to replace woody plants.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/water-feature-ideas-gardens-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/water-feature-ideas-gardens-uk/Water feature ideas for UK gardens. Covers self-contained fountains, wildlife ponds, solar pumps, frost protection, costs from £30 to £5,000, and planting.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-sow-wildflower-seeds-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-sow-wildflower-seeds-uk/Best times to sow wildflower seeds in the UK with month-by-month calendar. Covers autumn and spring sowing, soil preparation, and native species selection.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/courtyard-garden-ideas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/courtyard-garden-ideas-uk/Courtyard garden ideas for enclosed UK spaces. Flooring, lighting, shade planting, water features, wall colours, and budget plans for walled gardens.Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/lawn-alternatives-ground-cover-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/lawn-alternatives-ground-cover-uk/Practical lawn alternatives for UK gardens. Covers chamomile, thyme, clover, moss, gravel, and creeping ground cover plants with care advice.Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/vertical-gardening-ideas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/vertical-gardening-ideas-uk/UK vertical gardening ideas for walls, fences, and tight plots. Living walls, trellis systems, pocket planters, and the best plants for growing upwards.Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/allotment-for-beginners-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/allotment-for-beginners-uk/Practical beginner's guide to allotment gardening in the UK. Crop rotation, soil improvement, best crops for yield, and how to get the most from your plot.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-repot-houseplants/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-repot-houseplants/Learn when and how to repot houseplants. Step-by-step guide to pot sizes, compost types, and aftercare for healthy indoor plants.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-buddleja-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-buddleja-uk/Grow buddleja (butterfly bush) anywhere in the UK, including poor soil. Prune hard to 30-60cm in March. Attracts 20 butterfly species July to September.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/no-dig-gardening-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/no-dig-gardening-guide-uk/Learn how to start a no-dig garden in the UK. Covers the Charles Dowding method, cardboard layering, compost types, best crops, and year-by-year results.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-clematis-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-clematis-uk/How to grow clematis in UK gardens with pruning groups explained. Covers planting, group 1, 2, and 3 types, training, and seasonal care.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/companion-planting-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/companion-planting-guide-uk/Companion planting guide for UK gardens. Covers the best plant pairings, what to avoid, pest control combos, and a planting chart for vegetables.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-fruit-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-fruit-trees-uk/UK guide to growing fruit trees from apple and pear to plum, cherry, and fig. Rootstock choices, pruning, and the best varieties for British gardens.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-vegetables-grow-at-home-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-vegetables-grow-at-home-uk/The most productive vegetables to grow at home in the UK. Covers yield per square metre, beginner crops, containers, and a seasonal sowing plan.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-geraniums-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-geraniums-uk/Grow both hardy geraniums and pelargoniums in UK gardens. Covers varieties, planting, care, propagation, and overwintering for year-round colour.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-radishes-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-radishes-uk/Practical guide to growing radishes in UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing times, succession planting, intercropping, containers, and winter types.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/when-to-mow-lawn-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/when-to-mow-lawn-uk/Month-by-month UK lawn mowing guide covering cutting heights, seasonal frequency, the one-third rule, first and last cuts, and mulch mowing.Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-daffodil-bulbs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-daffodil-bulbs-uk/Practical UK guide to planting daffodil bulbs. Covers best planting times, depth, naturalising in grass, top varieties, and aftercare for repeat flowering.Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/create-wildlife-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/create-wildlife-garden-uk/Turn any UK garden into a wildlife haven. Covers ponds, native planting, hedgehog access, bird feeding, bug hotels, and seasonal wildlife tasks.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-wisteria-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-wisteria-uk/How to grow wisteria in UK gardens with training and pruning advice. Covers Chinese and Japanese types, the two-prune system, and wall support.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-blackberries-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-blackberries-uk/Learn how to grow blackberries in UK gardens. Covers thornless and thorned varieties, fan training, pruning fruited canes, and harvesting 5-10kg per plant.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-care-for-succulents-indoors/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/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.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-may-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-may-uk/What to sow and plant in May across UK gardens. Vegetables, flowers, herbs, and fruit for greenhouse and outdoor beds, with regional timing.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-build-garden-pond-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-build-garden-pond-uk/Step-by-step guide to building a garden pond in the UK. Covers liner types, digging, pumps, filters, fish stocking, planting, and maintenance.Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/japanese-knotweed-identification-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/japanese-knotweed-identification-uk/How to identify Japanese knotweed in every season. Covers UK legal obligations, mortgage implications, professional treatment costs, and disposal rules.Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-pond-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-pond-plants-uk/Native UK pond plants for every planting zone. Covers water lilies, oxygenators, marginals, and bog plants with depths, spreads, and wildlife value.Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-store-apples-pears-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-store-apples-pears-uk/UK guide to storing apples and pears long-term. Covers picking, wrapping, storage conditions, variety shelf life, rot prevention and ripening pears.Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-dahlias-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-dahlias-uk/Month-by-month guide to planting dahlias in the UK. Covers starting tubers indoors, planting out dates by region, and variety selection for UK gardens.Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-courgettes-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-courgettes-uk/Complete guide to growing courgettes in the UK. Covers varieties, sowing, planting out, spacing, feeding, pollination, harvesting, and powdery mildew.Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-harvest-this-month-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-harvest-this-month-uk/Month-by-month UK harvest calendar covering vegetables, fruit, and herbs. Know exactly when to pick each crop for the best flavour and yield.Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-graft-fruit-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-graft-fruit-trees-uk/Learn how to graft fruit trees at home in the UK. Covers rootstock selection, whip and tongue, cleft graft, budding, scion wood, and aftercare.Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-parsnips-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-parsnips-uk/Practical guide to growing parsnips in UK gardens. Covers varieties, seed viability, sowing times, soil prep, canker prevention, and frost harvesting.Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-coriander-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-coriander-uk/How to grow coriander in the UK without it bolting. Covers slow-bolt varieties, successional sowing, container growing and harvesting leaves and seeds.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/how-to-build-bug-hotel/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/how-to-build-bug-hotel/Step-by-step guide to building a bug hotel for solitary bees, ladybirds, and lacewings. Materials, positioning, and maintenance for UK gardens.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-lay-a-patio-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-lay-a-patio-uk/Step-by-step guide to laying a patio in the UK. Covers planning, materials, sub-base preparation, laying technique, jointing, drainage falls, and costs.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-foxgloves-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-foxgloves-uk/Grow foxgloves from seed in British gardens. Covers sowing, varieties, toxicity warnings, and how to keep them self-seeding for free plants every year.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-lay-turf-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-lay-turf-uk/A practical step-by-step guide to laying turf in the UK. Covers soil preparation, laying technique, watering, aftercare, costs, and the best time of year.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-sweet-peas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-sweet-peas-uk/Step-by-step guide to growing sweet peas from seed in the UK. Covers autumn and spring sowing, pinching out, support, and regular picking.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/easter-garden-activities-kids/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/easter-garden-activities-kids/Fun Easter garden activities for children of all ages. Planting, crafts, egg hunts, and nature projects to enjoy outdoors over the school holidays.Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-hellebores-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-hellebores-uk/Grow hellebores in UK gardens — shade-tolerant, evergreen, flowering December to April. Covers varieties, planting, care, and leaf spot from UK growers.Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-greenhouse-plants-month-by-month/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/best-greenhouse-plants-month-by-month/Month-by-month greenhouse planting guide for UK gardeners. Covers what to sow, grow, and harvest in every month from January to December.Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/chutney-recipes-from-garden/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/chutney-recipes-from-garden/Six UK garden chutney recipes with exact measurements. Green tomato, apple, runner bean, courgette, plum, and beetroot chutneys from home-grown produce.Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-garden/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-garden/Practical ways to control ants in UK gardens. Covers nest removal, natural deterrents, boiling water, nematodes, and when ants are beneficial.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-hanging-houseplants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-hanging-houseplants-uk/The best hanging houseplants for UK homes ranked by trail length, light needs, and care. Covers 10 trailing species with room-by-room placement advice.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-strawberries-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-strawberries-uk/Guide to growing strawberries in UK gardens. Covers varieties, planting times, containers, feeding, runner propagation, and pest protection.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-dry-store-herbs/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-dry-store-herbs/Practical guide to drying and storing herbs from your garden. Covers air drying, oven drying, freezing, and making herb salts, oils, and vinegars.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/uk-vegetable-planting-calendar/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/uk-vegetable-planting-calendar/Month-by-month vegetable planting calendar for UK gardens. Sow, plant out, and harvest times for 26 common vegetables with regional adjustments.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-spring-onions-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-spring-onions-uk/Complete guide to growing spring onions in UK gardens. Covers varieties, succession sowing, overwintering, containers, intercropping, and harvesting.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-echinacea-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-echinacea-uk/Grow echinacea (coneflower) in UK gardens with this complete guide. Covers varieties, sowing, planting, soil prep, and winter care tips.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-make-a-terrarium/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-make-a-terrarium/How to build a closed or open terrarium step by step. Covers drainage layers, best plants, container choices, and maintenance for UK indoor gardeners.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-room-ideas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-room-ideas-uk/Garden room ideas for the UK. Covers planning permission, insulation, costs from £5,000 to £30,000, and year-round use as offices and studios.Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-chrysanthemums-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-chrysanthemums-uk/Grow chrysanthemums in the UK: hardy garden types survive -10°C outdoors, flowering August to November. Full guide to varieties, cuttings, and care.Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-in-grow-bags-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/growing-in-grow-bags-uk/Complete guide to growing vegetables in grow bags in the UK. Covers setup, best crops, watering, feeding, ring culture and grow bags vs raised beds.Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-trees-for-small-gardens-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-trees-for-small-gardens-uk/Top trees for small UK gardens with ultimate heights under 8m. Covers Amelanchier, crab apple, Japanese maple, birch, magnolia, rowan, and cherry.Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/mini-greenhouse-guide-small-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/mini-greenhouse-guide-small-gardens/Choose the best mini greenhouse for a small UK garden. Covers lean-to, growhouse, and tomato house types with positioning, ventilation, and crop advice.Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-gooseberries-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-gooseberries-uk/Complete guide to growing gooseberries in UK gardens. Covers the best varieties, planting, pruning, training as cordons, pest control, and harvesting tips.Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-make-jam-garden-fruit-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-make-jam-garden-fruit-uk/Complete UK guide to making jam from garden fruit. Covers pectin levels, sugar ratios, setting point tests, sterilising jars, and recipes for 6 fruits.Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/chelsea-flower-show-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/chelsea-flower-show-guide/Your complete guide to the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Dates, tickets, what to see, garden trends, and tips from regular visitors.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-alliums-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-alliums-uk/Plant ornamental alliums October-November in full sun, 3x bulb depth. Hardy to -15°C, flowers May-July, seedheads last all winter. Expert UK growing guide.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-basil-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-basil-uk/Practical UK guide to growing basil from seed. Covers sowing times, best varieties, pinching tips for bushy growth, and storing your harvest.Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/frog-toad-garden-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/frog-toad-garden-guide-uk/Help frogs, toads, and newts thrive in your garden. Covers pond design, land habitat, spawn ID, toad patrols, and a month-by-month amphibian calendar.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-december-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-december-uk/Everything to plant, prune, and plan in December across UK gardens. Covers bare-root trees, winter pruning, forced rhubarb, and cold-weather jobs.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-asparagus-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-asparagus-uk/Complete UK guide to growing asparagus. Covers best varieties, planting crowns, harvest timing, beetle control, and beds that crop for 20 years.Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-leeks-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-leeks-uk/Practical guide to growing leeks in UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing in modules, the dibber transplant method, earthing up, pests, and harvesting.Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/winter-wildlife-garden-guide/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/winter-wildlife-garden-guide/Month-by-month guide to supporting garden wildlife through winter. Covers bird feeding, hedgehog hibernation, pond care, and plants.Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-january-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-january-uk/What to sow indoors, plant outdoors, and plan in January across UK gardens. Covers vegetables, flowers, bare-root trees, and essential winter jobs.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-garlic-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-garlic-uk/Learn exactly when to plant garlic across the UK. Covers autumn and spring timing, softneck and hardneck varieties, and regional planting windows.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/bat-friendly-gardens-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/bat-friendly-gardens-uk/How to attract bats to your garden with bat boxes, night-scented plants, and wildlife ponds. Covers all 18 UK bat species and legal protection.Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-garlic-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-garlic-uk/A practical guide to growing garlic in British gardens. Covers softneck and hardneck types, autumn and spring planting, harvesting, curing, and storing.Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/pickling-fermenting-garden-produce/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/pickling-fermenting-garden-produce/UK guide to pickling and fermenting home-grown vegetables. Covers vinegar pickling, lacto-fermentation, salt ratios, equipment, and storage times.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/seed-saving-beginners-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/seed-saving-beginners-uk/A practical seed saving guide for UK gardens. Covers easy crops, wet and dry extraction methods, storage, viability testing, and legal basics.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-february-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-february-uk/What to sow, plant, and prune in February across UK gardens. Covers indoor sowings, outdoor crops, potato chitting, bare-root planting, and pruning tasks.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-rosemary-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-rosemary-uk/Rosemary thrives on neglect in UK gardens. Covers best varieties, propagation from cuttings, pruning, and the common mistake that kills most plants.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sweetcorn-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-sweetcorn-uk/UK guide to growing sweetcorn. Covers varieties, block planting for pollination, sowing indoors, spacing, the shake test, and peak-sweetness harvesting.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-cosmos-from-seed-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-cosmos-from-seed-uk/Sow cosmos from seed in the UK from March indoors or May direct. Full guide to varieties, sowing, deadheading, and growing chocolate cosmos.Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/greenhouse-heating-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/greenhouse-heating-guide-uk/How to heat a greenhouse in the UK. Compares electric, gas, and paraffin heaters with running costs, frost protection tips, and year-round growing advice.Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lupins-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-lupins-uk/Step-by-step guide to growing lupins in UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing, soil prep, slug control, and how to get a second flush of flowers.Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/dwarf-fruit-trees-small-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/dwarf-fruit-trees-small-gardens/Grow fruit trees in small UK gardens using dwarf rootstocks. Apple, pear, cherry, and plum varieties that suit patios, pots, and tiny plots.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-shed-ideas-organisation-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/garden-shed-ideas-organisation-uk/Garden shed buying guide and organisation ideas for UK gardens. Covers sizes, materials, bases, planning rules, storage systems, and shed conversions.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/balcony-gardening-ideas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/balcony-gardening-ideas-uk/Practical balcony gardening ideas for UK flats and apartments. Container choices, weight limits, wind protection, and the best plants for exposed spaces.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-heather-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-heather-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.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/hedge-planting-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/hedge-planting-guide-uk/Step-by-step UK hedge planting guide covering species selection, bare-root vs container plants, spacing, planting method, first-year care, and trimming.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/powdery-mildew-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/powdery-mildew-treatment-uk/How to identify and treat powdery mildew on UK garden plants. Covers roses, courgettes, apples, peas, and cucumbers with organic and chemical options.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-sunflowers-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-sunflowers-uk/Exact timing for sowing sunflowers indoors and outdoors across UK regions. Covers giant, dwarf, and multi-headed varieties with planting calendars.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-build-greenhouse-base-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-build-greenhouse-base-uk/How to build a greenhouse base in the UK. Covers concrete slab, paving slab, and steel base kit options with levelling, costs, and ground anchors.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/lawn-care-calendar-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/lawn-care-calendar-uk/Month-by-month UK lawn care calendar covering mowing, feeding, scarifying, aerating, and overseeding. Practical timing for every task across all 12 months.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/cold-frame-gardening-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/cold-frame-gardening-uk/How to use a cold frame in the UK to harden off seedlings, overwinter tender plants, and extend the growing season. Includes positioning and crop choices.Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/mediterranean-garden-planting-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/mediterranean-garden-planting-uk/How to create a Mediterranean garden in the UK with drought-tolerant plants, gravel mulching, and planting for sunny, sheltered spots.Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-march-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/what-to-plant-march-uk/What to sow and plant in March across UK gardens. Vegetables, flowers, herbs, and fruit for greenhouse and outdoor beds.Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-camellias-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-camellias-uk/Grow camellias in UK gardens with acid soil and a sheltered spot. Covers three main species, variety picks, container growing, and monthly care.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/polycarbonate-vs-glass-greenhouse/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/polycarbonate-vs-glass-greenhouse/Compare polycarbonate and glass greenhouses for UK gardens. Covers insulation, light, safety, cost, and which glazing suits different plants and budgets.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/composting-for-wildlife/https://gardenuk.co.uk/wildlife/composting-for-wildlife/Compost heaps support slow worms, hedgehogs, grass snakes, and hundreds of invertebrates. Learn wildlife-friendly composting practices for UK gardens.Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-clean-a-patio-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-clean-a-patio-uk/How to clean a patio in the UK step by step. Pressure washing, scrubbing, chemical cleaners, weed removal, and sealing by surface type.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/ornamental-grasses-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/ornamental-grasses-guide-uk/Guide to the best ornamental grasses for UK gardens. Covers tall, medium, and low varieties with planting, dividing, and cutting back advice.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/dog-friendly-garden-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/dog-friendly-garden-uk/Dog-friendly garden ideas for UK homes. Covers safe plants, zoning, fencing, surfaces, lawn care, and budget breakdowns for pet-safe outdoor spaces.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-delphiniums-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-delphiniums-uk/Grow delphiniums in the UK with staking, slug control, soil prep, and the best varieties from Pacific Giants to Magic Fountains.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/greenhouse-growing-calendar-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/greenhouse-growing-calendar-uk/Month-by-month greenhouse growing calendar for UK gardeners. What to sow, grow, and harvest under glass every month from January to December.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/pergola-ideas-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/pergola-ideas-uk/Pergola ideas for UK gardens. Timber, aluminium and steel designs, freestanding and wall-mounted options, costs from £500 to £8,000.Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/summer-gardening-jobs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/summer-gardening-jobs-uk/Month-by-month summer gardening checklist for UK gardens. Covers watering, deadheading, harvesting, pruning, lawn care, and pond tasks for June to August.Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/patio-garden-ideas-small-spaces/https://gardenuk.co.uk/garden-design/patio-garden-ideas-small-spaces/Practical ideas for patio gardens in small UK spaces. Covers container sizes, best plants, vertical growing, food production, and seasonal plans.Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/peat-free-compost-guide-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/peat-free-compost-guide-uk/Complete guide to peat-free compost for UK gardeners. Covers types, best brands, mixing your own, and how to get the same results without peat.Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-pear-trees-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-pear-trees-uk/Complete guide to growing pear trees in UK gardens. Covers rootstocks, varieties, planting, pruning, pollination groups, and harvesting tips.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-train-fruit-trees-espalier/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-train-fruit-trees-espalier/Learn how to train fruit trees using espalier, fan, cordon, and step-over forms. UK pruning guide with rootstock advice, wire setup, and seasonal calendar.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/low-maintenance-garden-plants/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/low-maintenance-garden-plants/Best low-maintenance plants for UK gardens that thrive with minimal care. Covers evergreens, perennials, ground cover, grasses, and shrubs.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-beetroot-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-beetroot-uk/Practical guide to growing beetroot in UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing, spacing, succession planting, harvesting, storing, and eating the leaves.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/tomato-blight-prevention-treatment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/tomato-blight-prevention-treatment-uk/UK guide to preventing and treating tomato blight. Covers late and early blight, resistant varieties, fungicide timing, and greenhouse vs outdoor growing.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/evergreen-shrubs-year-round-interest-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/evergreen-shrubs-year-round-interest-uk/Ten best evergreen shrubs for year-round interest in UK gardens. Covers Mahonia, Viburnum tinus, Sarcococca, and more with planting and care advice.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/japanese-maple-care-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/japanese-maple-care-uk/How to grow Japanese maples in UK gardens. Covers Acer palmatum varieties, positioning, soil, container growing, pruning, and autumn colour.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-raspberries-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-raspberries-uk/Grow raspberries in UK gardens with this guide to summer and autumn varieties, planting, pruning, support systems, and pest control for reliable crops.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-kale-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-kale-uk/Practical guide to growing kale in UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing times, transplanting, pest netting, cut-and-come-again harvesting, and winter use.Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/soil-testing-ph-adjustment-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/soil-testing-ph-adjustment-uk/How to test soil pH and adjust it for better plant growth in UK gardens. Covers testing kits, meters, lab tests, lime, sulphur, and soil types.Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/foraging-garden-edible-plants/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/foraging-garden-edible-plants/Edible wild plants already growing in UK gardens. Covers identification, harvesting, cooking, and encouraging useful native plants you can eat.Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-cauliflower-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-cauliflower-uk/Complete guide to growing cauliflower in UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing times, soil prep, blanching curds, clubroot prevention, and harvesting.Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-create-wildflower-lawn/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-create-wildflower-lawn/Turn your lawn into a wildflower meadow with native UK species. Soil preparation, seed mixes, sowing rates, yellow rattle, and mowing.Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-aubergines-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-aubergines-uk/Complete UK guide to growing aubergines from seed. Covers varieties, sowing with heat, greenhouse and container growing, feeding, and harvesting.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-broccoli-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/how-to-grow-broccoli-uk/Practical guide to growing broccoli and calabrese in UK gardens. Covers varieties, sowing, transplanting, netting, clubroot, and side shoots.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-tulips-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/how-to-grow-tulips-uk/A practical guide to growing tulips in UK gardens. Covers planting times, bulb depth, varieties, containers, naturalising, and tulip fire disease.Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/spring-gardening-jobs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/spring-gardening-jobs-uk/Month-by-month spring gardening checklist for UK gardens. Covers lawn care, pruning, sowing, borders, wildlife, and pond tasks for March to May.Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-tulip-bulbs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-tulip-bulbs-uk/Expert UK guide to planting tulip bulbs at the right time. Covers planting depth, best varieties, lasagne planting in pots, and tulip fire prevention.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/seed-sowing-calendar-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/seed-sowing-calendar-uk/Month-by-month seed sowing calendar for UK gardens. Covers vegetables, flowers, and herbs with indoor and outdoor timings for every month.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/spider-mite-control-greenhouses/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/spider-mite-control-greenhouses/How to control two-spotted spider mites in UK greenhouses. Covers biological control with Phytoseiulus, cultural methods, organic sprays, and prevention.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-flowering-shrubs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-flowering-shrubs-uk/Discover the best flowering shrubs for UK gardens. Covers hydrangea, lavender, buddleja, philadelphus and more with pruning groups and soil needs.Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/best-greenhouse-uk-gardens/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/best-greenhouse-uk-gardens/The best greenhouses for UK gardens compared by size and budget. Aluminium, wooden, and polycarbonate models rated for British weather.Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-build-raised-deck-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-build-raised-deck-uk/Step-by-step guide to building a raised deck in a UK garden. Covers planning, building regulations, timber vs composite, joist spacing, and costs.Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-moss-in-lawn/https://gardenuk.co.uk/problems/how-to-get-rid-of-moss-in-lawn/Practical guide to removing lawn moss in the UK. Covers ferrous sulphate, scarifying, aeration, drainage fixes, overseeding, and prevention.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-plant-bare-root-tree-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-plant-bare-root-tree-uk/Step-by-step UK guide to planting bare-root trees and hedging. Covers best planting time, soil prep, staking, mulching, and first-year aftercare.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-scarify-aerate-lawn/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-scarify-aerate-lawn/A practical guide to scarifying and aerating lawns in UK gardens. Covers timing, tools, techniques, recovery, overseeding, and a month-by-month calendar.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-spring-bulbs-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/growing/when-to-plant-spring-bulbs-uk/Find out when to plant spring bulbs across the UK. Covers daffodils, tulips, crocuses, hyacinths, alliums, and snowdrops with exact timing by type.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTGarden UKhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-climbing-plants-uk/https://gardenuk.co.uk/plants/best-climbing-plants-uk/Best climbing plants for UK gardens covering walls, fences, pergolas, and small spaces. Planting advice, aspect guidance, and care tips.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfieldhttps://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-make-compost/https://gardenuk.co.uk/how-to/how-to-make-compost/Guide to making garden compost at home in the UK. Covers bin types, what to add, layering, turning, troubleshooting, and using finished compost.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTLawrie Ashfield