Gardening Advice
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Best expert advice on architectural shrubs
Here are some of the best articles, videos and Instagram posts to help you add architectural wow-factor to containers, beds and borders.

Best expert advice on growing carrots
Carrots aren’t the easiest crop to grow, but with a few tips from these carefully chosen garden bloggers, YouTubers and Instagram growers, you’re sure to have a successful harvest.

Best expert advice on growing bare root plants
We’ve pulled together a comprehensive collection of articles, Instagram posts and YouTube videos to help you get the very best from the bare root season. Don’t down tools this winter. Get planting!

Best expert advice on growing amaryllis bulbs
If you’re looking for expert advice, here are some articles, YouTube videos and Instagram posts to help you grow amazing amaryllis displays.

Best expert advice on growing plum trees
Whether you choose sweet varieties for eating or sour varieties for cooking, here are some of the best articles, videos and Instagram posts to help you successfully grow and harvest your own plums.

Best expert advice on growing crocus bulbs
To help fill your garden with colour, we asked our favourite gardening bloggers to share their crocus tips. Here’s what they said.

Best expert advice on growing flowering shrubs
Flowering shrubs are a great way to add structure and all year round interest to your garden.

Best expert advice on sowing and growing wildflower seeds
Whether you want a fast-growing, brightly-coloured patch of annual wildflowers, or prefer perennial wildflowers that return year after year, you’re in the right place.

Best expert advice on growing microgreens
To get you off to a flying start, we asked our favourite gardening bloggers to share their top tips. Here’s how to grow delicious microgreens.

Best expert advice on growing hydrangeas
Here we provide a comprehensive collection of information, growing tips and trouble-shooting advice to help you get the very best from your hydrangeas.
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Recent Vegetable Growing Guides

Best expert advice on growing carrots
Carrots aren’t the easiest crop to grow, but with a few tips from these carefully chosen garden bloggers, YouTubers and Instagram growers, you’re sure to have a successful harvest.

How to preserve and store herbs
Here’s how to preserve and store your fresh herbs for all year round use.

Best expert advice on growing microgreens
To get you off to a flying start, we asked our favourite gardening bloggers to share their top tips. Here’s how to grow delicious microgreens.

Fascinating historical veggie facts
We thought we’d dig into the past to bring you a selection of some of the best veggie facts from bygone times.

Top tips for growing sweetcorn
Growing your own sweetcorn is a bit of a revelation, as freshly harvested cobs taste infinitely better than anything you can buy in a shop.

A brief guide to container gardening
Whether you want to add a few colourful pots to your patio or create an entire garden in containers, we’ve got you covered.

The best vegetables to grow in a grow bag
Here’s how to create your own mini veg garden with a couple of grow bags.

Growing grafted aubergine plants
If you don’t have a heated propagator or greenhouse in which to sow seeds, grafted aubergine plants are an excellent option.

Best expert advice on growing sweet corn
From sowing sweet corn seeds to planting out and pollinating, follow their expert advice and you’ll soon be eating delicious cobs fresh from your garden!

Best expert advice on growing pumpkins and squash
With the right practical guidance you can’t go wrong, which is why we’ve asked our favourite gardening bloggers, YouTube creators and Instagram growers to share the secrets of their success!
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Recent Fruit Growing Guides

How to prune and train apple trees
Here are some top tips from our horticultural team to help you train and prune your apple trees to perfection.

How to grow apricot, peach and nectarine trees
Growing apricots, peaches and nectarine trees is perfectly possible here in the UK. With the advent of new rootstocks and modern varieties, these lovely fruits are now hardy enough for garden cultivation.

Beginner’s guide to planting and growing fruit trees
From dwarf patio varieties to larger specimen fruit trees, we select those that crop reliably but won’t grow too large and uncontrollable.

Bare rooted fruit and nut trees
Here are some tips on buying bare root fruit and nut trees.

How to grow nut trees
If you’re thinking of planting a fruit tree, why not consider a nut? Some varieties are more suited to large gardens, but others are available on dwarf rootstocks or can even be planted as an edible hedge! We asked the horticultural team at Suttons for their top tips.

Best expert advice on growing plum trees
Whether you choose sweet varieties for eating or sour varieties for cooking, here are some of the best articles, videos and Instagram posts to help you successfully grow and harvest your own plums.

Best expert advice on growing raspberries
This collection of independent articles, Insta posts and YouTube videos is packed with expert advice from experienced raspberry growers who really know their stuff.

How to grow plums and gages
Here’s everything you need to know to get your new plum tree off to a flying start.

Best expert advice on growing blueberries
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, not to mention delicious in everything from porridge to pancakes. And to help you achieve the best results, here are some articles, videos and tips from our favourite independent gardening bloggers!
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Recent Flower Growing Guides

How to grow hemerocallis
Hemerocallis, also known as daylilies, are hardy perennial plants that produce a series of exotic-looking flowers over a long period. Learn how to grow hemerocallis in our guide.

Best flowers for tricky areas
Whatever challenge you’re trying to solve, our horticultural team is on hand to help you find the best blooms for your garden.

Best expert advice on growing hydrangeas
Here we provide a comprehensive collection of information, growing tips and trouble-shooting advice to help you get the very best from your hydrangeas.

A brief guide to container gardening
Whether you want to add a few colourful pots to your patio or create an entire garden in containers, we’ve got you covered.

Best expert advice on growing summer-flowering bulbs
Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to get your summer-flowering bulbs and corms in the ground. To help you make the most of these under-rated heroes, we’ve asked experienced gardening bloggers to share their favourite varieties, along with top tips for successful growing.

Edible flowers: tuberous begonias
The brightly-coloured petals of tuberous begonias are not only beautiful, but edible too. Here’s more information about using begonias in your kitchen, as well as your garden.

Best expert advice on growing geraniums (pelargoniums)
Here’s our pick of the best independent articles, YouTube videos and Instagram posts to help you create a show-stopping display of perfect pelargoniums.

How to build layers of colour and scent in your garden
Here are some of the plants and flowers I like to grow for low-maintenance layers of colour or deliciously sweet smell.

A quick guide to giant sunflowers
For advice on how to grow giant sunflowers, along with the best varieties to try, you’ve come to the right place.