Complete list of all of our gardening growing guides
How to grow organic vegetables from seed
Whether you have some patio pots or an allotment, it’s easy and rewarding to grow your own produce from organic vegetable seeds. Follow our quick …
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 …
Christmas gift inspiration for gardeners
Here are seven sensational gift ideas from the Suttons
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 …
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. …
How to plant wildflower seeds
Wildflowers successfully grow in outdoor spaces of all sizes! You can benefit wildlife by sowing wildflower seeds in window boxes, patio pots, …
Top eight winter bedding plants
Fill your hanging baskets, window boxes, patio containers and borders with winter bedding plants to keep your garden looking lovely all year round. …
How to plant and care for bare root hedges
Plant bare root hedging in autumn and you’ll have a cost-effective and nature-friendly screen in no time. Here’s a practical guide to choosing …
Award-winning spring bulbs
If you’re looking for reliable spring bulbs to plant this autumn, here are some real gems to try.
How to design a garden for autumn colour
Here’s a selection of trees, shrubs, border perennials, bedding plants and bulbs that add seasonal spectacle to your autumn
How to get the best from your sedum ‘Atlantis’
Read on to learn more about the origins of this fascinating succulent and how to make the most of it in your
How to preserve and store herbs
Here’s how to preserve and store your fresh herbs for all year round use.
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 drought-tolerant plants
Whether you want brightly-coloured blooms, tropical foliage, or even a vegetable garden that can cope with less water, you’re in the right place. …
How to grow salad from seed
Here’s our step-by-step guide to sowing and growing your own salads through summer and beyond.
Best expert advice on sowing hardy winter veg seeds
If you want nutritious, homegrown veggies in the depths of winter, now’s the time to start sowing succession
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.
Best expert advice on growing evergreens
With so many varieties of evergreens to choose from, we asked our favourite gardening bloggers for their top tips.
What is the Chelsea chop?
The ‘Chelsea chop’ is a method of pruning herbaceous perennials to delay the start of their flowering
Best expert advice on growing summer bedding plants
Here, we’ve selected the best expert tips and tricks from our favourite gardening bloggers to help you get the gorgeous summer garden of your …
Best expert advice on growing plants for wildlife
To help you welcome wildlife to your garden, we asked our favourite bloggers to share their top tips.
How to create a perennial border on a budget
Here are our top tips to help you create a finance-friendly perennial border.
Slug resistant plants for your garden
If you want to deter slugs and snails, here’s a list of plants that these slimy pests leave alone.
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 …
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 …
Handy guide to plant sizes and simple growing instructions
When you order plants online, you’ll often be given a choice of sizes. While all our plants are raised under the same controlled, high quality …
Why buy plug plants?
If you want to save money but don’t have the time or space to sow seeds, plug plants are an excellent way to fill your garden with plants, flowers, …
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 …
Potato selector: which variety for your needs
Whether you’re after tasty new potatoes, smooth mash, crisp roasties or the perfect chips, use our quick potato selector below to find the right …
Best expert advice on growing climbing plants
If you’re looking for climbing plants to cover fences, train over pergolas or jazz up a blank wall, you’ve come to the right place.
Why growing your own could give you measurably more nutritious food
Here are some of the crops that deliver the best nutritional bang for your
Best expert advice on growing cucumbers
Cool, crisp and refreshing, the humble cucumber works brilliantly in a huge range of recipes from salads and dips, to pickles and cocktails. Growing …
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 …
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 …
What type of soil do I have?
Here we run you through the main soil types, explain how to get the best from each, and offer suggestions for improving the soil in your patch. …
Success with your seeds
Here are some helpful hints and tips to help get your seeds off to a strong start.
Tomatoes that beat blight
Here are just four of our favourite tomatoes that have been specially bred to withstand this relatively common problem.
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.
How to grow plums and gages
Here’s everything you need to know to get your new plum tree off to a flying start.
Spice up your life with the new Chilli ‘Longhorn’
When it comes to chillies, they recently achieved exceptional results with the new Chilli ‘Longhorn F1’. Here are some of the reasons you should …
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.
How to grow grafted pepper and chilli plants
Here are some top tips on how to care for your grafted chilli and sweet pepper plants to get the best crops.
Best expert advice on growing leeks
A traditional favourite, leeks are frost-tolerant, low-maintenance and delicious in a variety of recipes. We’ve gathered a wealth of independent, …
How to grow caladium bulbs
Here are some top tips to help you grow colourful
How to grow dahlias
Here’s everything you need to know about growing dahlias.
How to grow tulips
Here’s everything you need to know about growing tulips.
Best expert advice on growing hyacinths
Here’s some of the best expert advice from independent gardening bloggers to help you grow your own hyacinths.
Best expert advice on growing gooseberries
Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned pro, our pick of the best independent advice on gooseberry-growing is sure to help you get bumper …
Guide to pet-friendly house plants
We asked horticulturalist Adelle Lane to share her favourite pet-friendly house plants.
Best expert advice on growing tulips
With so many colours, shapes and scents to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which varieties to buy. Fortunately, we’ve gathered expert …
The good life: how your garden can save you money
Whether you have lots of space or just a few square metres of lawn, you can save money by growing your own fresh produce.
Best expert advice on growing hedging plants
Here’s a fantastic collection of independent articles, videos and Instagram posts about hedge plants.
Best expert advice on growing pear trees
Pears are one of the easiest fruits to grow, making them an ideal fruit tree for beginners.
Top 10 bare root rose plants
Here are ten of our favourite bare root roses to try growing in your garden.
How to grow jasmine
Here’s everything you need to know about growing jasmine.
How to grow poppies
Here we take a look at how to grow poppies.
How to grow sweet peas from seed
Here we take a closer look at sweet peas, and share our top tips for raising them from seed.
Tips on improving your soil
Here are some of the most effective ways to replenish the soil in your garden ready for the year ahead.
Best expert advice on growing cherry trees
Now it’s easy to grow your own delicious cherries in a small garden, on an allotment or even in a patio container.
How to keep your plants cosy over winter
Here are some top tips to keep your favourite plants safe when it’s cold and wet outside.
How to grow garlic over winter
Here’s how to prepare the ground for your winter garlic.
Best expert advice on growing spinach
Spinach is easy to grow when you know how. We’ve gathered expert advice from our favourite bloggers, YouTubers and Instagrammers to show you how to …
Best expert advice on growing apple trees
Here we’ve gathered advice from independent gardening bloggers to help you plant, prune and care for your apple trees and ensure you get bumper …
The secret story of daffodils
Here are some fascinating and unusual facts about one of our most popular springtime blooms.
Top five perennial plants
Here are five of our most popular perennials to try in your garden.
When to plant spring bulbs
Nothing says ‘spring is here’ quite like the appearance of snowdrops, crocus, daffodils and other classic springtime flowers. But to ensure a …
5 ways to stay on top of your vegetable patch
Here are our five top tips for keeping on top of your veg patch.
Best expert advice on growing daffodils
We’ve gathered expert advice from our favourite gardening bloggers to show you how to get the most from these hardy perennials.
Cut flower chart and growing guide
Our cut flower wall chart & guide helps you plan perfect arrangements.
Best expert advice on growing plants for shade
Take a look at these articles, videos and Instagram posts to help you find plants that positively thrive in shade.
Why it’s best NOT to eat squashes fresh
Here’s why you should store your squashes before eating them, and some tips on the best varieties to grow.
How to grow pumpkins and winter squashes
Here’s everything you need to know to sow and care for your pumpkins ready for Halloween and beyond.
Win Suttons Herb Seeds and ‘Wild Tea’ Book Bundle
This competition has now closed but thank you to all those who took part. All the winners have been drawn & contacted.
Best expert advice on hanging baskets
Here’s a compilation of the best hanging basket content to give you the edge over your neighbours as well as instant kerb appeal.
Start planning your winter veg
Here’s our monthly guide to sowing vegetable seeds.
How to grow radicchio – the jewel winter crop
Here’s how to grow this colourful winter crop.
4 best pre-planted hanging baskets
We’ve carefully curated several collections of our favourite flowers to create ready-made baskets that are poised to burst into bloom soon after …
Best expert advice on growing cauliflowers
For the best advice on growing cauliflowers, we’ve gathered together a collection of expert tips from the online horticultural world.
Expert tips on plants and flowers to attract birds
If you’re wondering how to add wildlife-friendly plants to your garden and attract more birds, here are some great pointers.
Indigo Rose Black Tomatoes – the ripening process
Here’s everything you need to know about the ‘Indigo Rose’, including how to ripen it to perfection.
How to avoid bitter cucumbers
Here we take a look at how and why cucumbers turn bitter and what you can do to avoid it happening.
Best expert advice on growing strawberries
Read on to discover everything you need to help you choose, plant, grow and care for your strawberry plants.
Perennial Plants Flowering Times Guide
From Achilleas all the way through to West country Lupins and whether you’re planting your favourites or trying something new, our …
Fun facts about Brussels sprouts
Here we separate fact from fiction with a fun look at this controversial Christmas veg.
Five of the best night-scented plants
Here are five of our favourite plants that bloom at twilight.
How to grow mulberries
Here’s how to get your mulberry off to a strong start.
A guide to small space gardens: patios, balconies and windowsills
Here’s our guide on the best way to produce lots of wonderful, healthy produce no matter where you live.
How to grow gooseberries
Here’s everything you need to know about growing your own gooseberries.
How to grow pomegranates
Here’s how to get your new pomegranate tree off to the right start.
Best expert advice on growing chard
If you’re looking for helpful hints to get the best from your Swiss chard, these highly knowledgeable growers are well worth checking out.
Best expert advice on growing patio plants
Check out these independent articles, videos and Instagram posts to help you get the most from your patio displays.
How to grow honeysuckle
Here’s everything you need to know about growing honeysuckle.
How to grow clematis
Whether you’re after a vigorous or compact variety, look for a clematis that perfectly suits the conditions in your garden.
How to grow passion flowers
Here are some top tips for planting and growing these spectacular blooms.
How to grow Fuchsias
Here’s everything you need to know about growing Fuchsias.
Best expert advice on growing petunias
Here are some excellent tips to help you create wonderful, long lasting summer displays in your borders, containers and hanging baskets.
How to grow blueberries
Here are a few tips to help you enjoy bountiful crops of juicy blueberries.
Best expert advice on growing shrubs
For the best advice on selecting, growing and caring for shrubs, we turned to some of our favourite bloggers, YouTubers, and Instagrammers from the …
How to harvest and preserve cucamelons
Here are three of our favourite ways to use cucamelons in the kitchen.
How to create an alpine container display
Here are some of our favourite, award-winning drought tolerant varieties along with planting tips to show them off to best advantage.
How to choose the best hanging basket
Here’s what to look for in a hanging basket along with top tips on which bedding plants to choose for an eye-catching display.
Celebrating primroses
Here we remember this long-lost spring tradition and take a little time to celebrate primulas, one of our favourite spring flowers.
How to grow tromboncino squash
Here’s everything you need to know to grow tromboncino squash in your garden.
How to grow tomatoes from seed
Here’s how to sow and grow tomatoes from seed.
Tomato selection guide
If you’re looking for a reliable new tomato variety to grow in your garden or allotment this year, take a look through these lists for inspiration. …
Best expert advice on growing courgettes
From sowing courgette seeds through to delicious recipes, here’s everything you need to know about this versatile crop.
Top sweet peas and how to grow them
Here’s everything you need to know about growing sweet peas.
The power of new super petunias
Here’s why you should use super petunias in hanging baskets, window boxes and mixed container plantings this season.
How to grow chillies
Here’s everything you need to know about growing your own red hot chilli peppers.
Best expert advice on growing rhubarb
Here are some of the best articles, videos and Instagram posts to help you successfully grow and harvest your own tangy and nutritious crop.
How and when to chit seed potatoes
Here’s everything you need to know about chitting seed potatoes.
Best expert advice on cottage gardens
If you’ve always wanted to create the perfect cottage garden, here’s where you’ll find all the tips you need to make it happen.
Best expert advice on growing asparagus
Here’s everything you need to know to successfully grow this delicious perennial vegetable.
How to grow streptocarpus
Here’s how to care for your streptocarpus.
Best expert advice on how to grow begonias
With just a few helpful tips from these experts, you’ll soon be growing award-winning begonias in your own garden.
How to grow gerberas
Here’s how to sow, plant and grow magnificent gerberas.
How to grow pear trees
Here’s everything you need to know about planting, growing, pruning and harvesting pears.
Best expert advice on sowing and growing vegetable seeds
We’ve found some of the best articles, videos and Instagram posts for expert advice on how to sow and grow your own vegetable seeds.
How to grow patio fruit and vegetables
Here’s how to choose the best fruit and veg for patio gardening and successfully grow your own in containers.
How to grow cherry trees
Here’s your complete guide to growing and caring for cherry trees.
How to grow citrus trees
Here’s how to grow citrus trees at home.
Beginners guide to growing vegetables from seed
There’s nothing more satisfying than harvesting a crop of tasty produce that you’ve grown yourself.
How to grow herbs
Here’s everything you need to know about sowing and growing your favourite herbs.
How to grow fig trees
If you’ve ever dreamed of successfully growing your own fig tree, here’s how to do it.
Best expert advice on how to grow roses
These expert tips will help you to grow the most magnificent climbing, rambling, floribunda or hybrid tea roses.
How to grow cucumbers
Here we take a look at how to sow and grow cucumber seeds in a greenhouse or outside. We also explain how to grow ‘all female’ varieties.
How to create the perfect cottage garden
Here are some top tips to help you choose the best cottage garden plants and create your own charming, multi-layered and abundantly planted scheme. …
How to grow cucamelons
If you fancy something a little different to add to your summer salads, why not try cucamelons? Here’s how to grow and look after cucamelons. …
How to grow currants
If you want to grow your own blackcurrants, redcurrants and white currants, winter is the ideal time to order bare root varieties for your garden or …
How to grow strawberries
Here’s everything you need to know to grow huge yields of delicious strawberries all summer long.
Best expert advice on how to grow soft fruit
Here’s a wealth of tips from across the internet, courtesy of bloggers, YouTubers and Instagrammers who are happy to share their knowledge of soft …
How to grow grafted tomato plants
Here’s everything you need to know about grafted tomatoes and how to get the most from them.
Kids gardening: three fun ways to grow winter bedding plants
Here are three fun ways to grow winter bedding plants from the new book A Year of Nature Craft and Play by Catherine Hughes & Becky …
Best expert advice on how to grow houseplants
Here are some of our favourite blogs, YouTube videos and Insta posts offering expert tips on houseplant care.
Five unusual plants to grow as hedges
Privet and laurel are some of the most commonly used hedging plants but, if you’re looking for something a bit different, here are five ideas to …
Why choose hedging over a fence?
Here are some of our favourite hedge plants to try, along with top tips to get them off to the best start.
Best expert advice on how to grow tomatoes
From how to choose the right variety, through to sowing tomato seeds, growing and trouble-shooting tips, here’s everything you need to know about …
Best sweet potatoes to grow in the UK
Sweet potatoes are exotic, delicious, and fun to grow at home. Read our ultimate guide to help you successfully plant and harvest these colourful …
Best expert advice on how to grow potatoes
Here’s your ultimate guide – from choosing the best seed potatoes through to harvesting and storing your spuds.
Everything you ever wanted to know about potatoes
Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about potatoes, along with a few facts that may surprise you!
How gardening makes you happy
If you’re looking for natural ways to improve your mental health, here’s how gardening can help.
Best expert advice on how to grow fruit trees
Here are the best articles, videos and Instagram posts about growing fruit trees, created by some of the most knowledgeable garden bloggers in the …
How to grow autumn-fruiting (primocane) raspberries
Here’s our ultimate guide to successfully planting, pruning and caring for your autumn-fruiting raspberries.
How to grow summer-fruiting (floricane) raspberries
Here are our top tips on how to successfully plant, prune and grow your own delicious summer-fruiting raspberries.
How to grow mushrooms from spawn plugs
Here’s how to grow your own mushrooms from pre-prepared spawn plugs.
Best expert advice on growing garlic
Here’s our shortlist of excellent expert advice for growing garlic.
How to grow potatoes in pots and containers
Here’s how to plant seed potatoes in containers for healthy harvests throughout the year.
How to grow daffodils
Here’s everything you need to know to grow gorgeous daffodils in containers, borders and lawns.
How to grow rhubarb
Read our top tips for planting, growing, forcing and harvesting this delicious treat in your own garden or allotment.
Edible flowers guide
If you want to sow your own flower seeds so that you can harvest their edible petals, here are the best varieties to grow.
How to create wonderful winter hanging baskets
Here’s our step-by-step guide to planting up show stopping winter hanging baskets.
How to grow saffron crocus
Here’s everything you need to know about growing saffron crocuses in your own garden.
Best expert advice on how to grow mushrooms
Here are the best articles, videos and Instagram posts on growing mushrooms.
How to make flower seed bombs
Learn how to make flower seed bombs with this guide from Suttons. Visit the Suttons blog for more gardening guides.
How to grow your own marvellous mushrooms
Learn how to grow your own mushrooms with a Suttons Windowsill Mushroom Kit.
Best expert advice on growing winter bedding plants
Here’s how to use blooms like pansies, violas, primroses and bellis for all year round colour.
How to stop onions from bolting
Here’s how to stop your onion sets or your onion seeds from bolting and what you should do if they start to flower.
How to grow onions
Here’s your complete guide to growing onions. And for good measure, see our top tips on planting, harvesting and storing these flavour-packed and …
Best expert advice on growing spring-flowering bulbs
If you want to grow spring-flowering bulbs, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a helpful collection of the best independent articles, YouTube videos …
How to grow ranunculus
Here’s how to plant, grow and split ranunculus bulbs for spectacular spring displays.
Best expert advice on growing flower seeds
Whether you want to grow annuals, perennials or a mixture of each, we’ve brought together this wealth of independent, expert advice to help you …
Best expert advice on growing broccoli
Whether you prefer to sow your own broccoli seeds or order broccoli plants, these expert tips will help you produce a plentiful crop that’s so much …
Best expert advice on growing acers
To help you choose, plant and care for acers, we’ve searched the internet to collate a wide range of independent, expert advice. Check out these …
Best expert advice on growing lettuce and salad leaves
We’ve searched the internet to bring you the best independent advice for sowing, growing and harvesting lettuce and salad leaf seeds.
Best expert advice on growing herbs
Here’s a collection of our favourite herb growing videos, articles and Instagram posts to provide plenty of inspiration.
Best expert advice on growing peas
Whether you want to sow traditional pea seed varieties, or grow sugar snaps or mangetouts, here are some professional tips to help you harvest a …
Best expert advice on growing beans
Take a scroll through these top tips and grow your best ever crop of bean plants – whether you prefer runner beans, broad beans, French beans …
Best expert advice on growing onions
Here, we’ve brought together the best onion-growing content from the internet, including articles, videos and instagram posts to help you plant, …
Best expert advice on growing veg plants
Here’s a wealth of top tips to help you grow great veg.
Best expert advice on growing dahlias
Learn the basics from these experts and you’ll soon be growing award-winning dahlias in your own garden or allotment.
Best expert advice on growing sweet peas
Whether you’re looking for germination tips, help with the cordon method or just some fresh inspiration, here’s everything you need to know about …
How Grafted and Non-Grafted Veg Plants Are Different
Growing your own vegetables provides a number of nutritious, environmental and economic advantages over buying from a store. It is an extremely …
Best expert advice on growing chillies
Here’s our pick of the best chilli-growing content from expert gardening bloggers.
Budget Bedding – Top Tips for Propagation
Do you want to update your bedding flowers this year on a budget? Well, here you will find everything you need right now to kick start your …
Gourmet Roots Collection
Root Vegetables You Never Knew You Needed! The exotic Gourmet roots collection has a well-traveled story. They originate from all over the world, …
Grafted Plants Growing Guides
Growing any plant is easy when you know how and grafted plants are no different, we have produced a selection of helpful guides for you to …
Plant a Tree this National Tree Week
National Tree Week is the UK's largest annual tree celebration, marking the start of the winter tree planting season. Wildlife relies on …
Building a Natural Defence Against Climate Change
Guest blog: in an extract from her new book, The Climate Change Garden, author Kim Stoddart explains how working with wildlife will help bring a …
National Gardening Week: Do some good in the garden
If you haven’t managed to join one of the local events or activities for National Gardening Week this week – don’t worry. There are lots of …
Watering the Garden Made Easy
Watering the garden can be a real chore during summer or it can be an opportunity to study your garden. Enjoying looking at plants you might …
Effective Staking – Growth Support For Tall & Fragile Plants
We are not talking of staking vampires or of Vlad the Impaler’s grotesque activities but of the need to provide support for our tall and …
Preparing, picking and looking after your Tea Plant
This guide provides extensive information to help you prepare, pick and successfully look after your tea