The Garden Journal

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 Pots

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...

Grow Your Own series - Grow your own summer salad

Fresh salad leaves are one of the easiest things to grow in your garden. We take a look at the popular salad crops you can grow all season in your ...

Grow Your Own series: Plant a pizza

If you love homemade pizza then this one’s a winner. Most of the ingredients can be grown in a container, bringing the taste of Italy to your garden.

A Beginners Gardening Journey – know your garden soil

Good soil is the lifeline of any successful gardening project, providing the nutrients and drainage your plants will need to grow healthy and strong.

How to Create a Pet-Friendly Garden

Nothing beats relaxing outside with your beloved pet. But, how do you make sure you have a garden that you and your four-legged friend can enjoy?

How to Choose the Best Firepit

Fire pits are are huge on trend piece of outdoor furniture. They provide a cosy warmth on cool evenings, but can also act as focal points during so...