How to grow salvias
Salvias are a popular favourite, also known as ornamental sage. Sending up structural spikes of jewel-coloured blooms, these long-flowering plants are …
Planting Flowers
Learn how to grow flowers here – our articles include expert advice on how to sow your own flower seeds, successfully grow bedding plants or find the perfect depth for spring flowering bulbs. Packed with practical growing tips and advice on the best new garden flowers to grow, you’ll be surrounded with scent and colour in no time. From cottage garden style planting through to mediterranean schemes, here’s how to fill your borders, pots and hanging baskets with show-stopping displays.
How to grow cosmos from seed
Cosmos are half-hardy annuals that produce feathery leaves and beautiful, daisy-like flowers throughout the summer and into autumn. Delivering vibrant colour …
How to grow tulips
Here’s everything you need to know about growing tulips.
How to Force Flowering Bulbs Indoors
Here’s our ultimate guide to forcing your own indoor bulbs out of season!
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 timely …
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.
How to plant hanging baskets
Here are some expert planting tips that take a normal hanging basket to the next level.
Ultimate guide to plug plants
If you want to start your flowers, herbs and vegetable plants from a mixture of different sized plugs, here are our top tips to help you achieve the very best …
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 succeed.
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 growing …