The Garden Journal

The best plants and care for a terrarium

Easy to maintain, it’s plain to see why terrariums have become so popular – for beginners wanting to introduce greenery indoors, this is an ideal p...

Gardening in a heatwave

Follow our top tips for looking after your garden during the hot weather to ensure your outdoor space can be enjoyed for the rest of the summer.

Choosing the right fence panel for your garden

Our new range of fence panels allow you to transform the garden. To choose the right garden fencing, here are a few things to consider before you buy.

How to choose the best feeder to attract different bird species to your garden

With many choices and designs of bird feeders to choose from, it is difficult to know which one to buy. Here are points to consider when buying a f...

How to Choose the Right Bird Box for your outdoor space

Britain is a nation of bird lovers. We love our feathered friends and it brings joy and achievement when we can engage with nature and help our ga...

Low maintenance ideas for the time-limited gardener

Read our guide on how to have a low-maintenance garden to save precious time, allowing you the luxury of relaxing outdoors with your family and fri...

The benefits of self-watering planters

If you're often away from home or simply forgetful about the daily plant watering routine, our range of self-watering planters are just the solution.

Planting for a scent-sational night garden

A relaxing thing to do is sit in your garden in the evening surrounded by perfumed plants. We show you how to create a night garden that evokes the...

Grow your own series – Herbal tea garden

Herbal teas are not only refreshing, they can help boost your immunity and help you relax too. Why not grow your own ingredients in your own back g...

Fun DIY Garden ideas that the children will love

It is incredibly important to teach children the importance of gardening. We have some great ideas and activities to get them engaged with the out...

Five Creative Ways to grow tomatoes in your garden

You can't beat the taste of your own juicy tomatoes, picked warm from the sun and eaten fresh. We look at creative ways to grow the fruit in your g...

Grow your own series – The wonders of medicinal plants

Time is a great healer – but so is your garden! In your flower beds, containers on your patio, there are plants that yield unexpected medicinal ben...

How to age or colour your terracotta containers

Turning a new terracotta pot into an old gem is easy. Find out how to give pots an aged appearance with a natural looking time worn patina with our...