A list of our most-read and best loved growing advice in 2024.
This year’s gardening advice roundup brings together a mix of gardening ideas, expert advice and plant recommendations. From drought-tolerant plants and long-blooming perennials to step-by-step gardening guides, this collection of articles highlights the most useful and engaging guides of the year.
Explore the full list of our most-read gardening articles in the past year…
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Preparing dahlias for winter | A guide to digging & storing dahlia tubers
Lifting and storing dahlias can be a daunting task especially if you have amassed a collection over the years. Here’s the when, why and how of lifting your dahlia tubers…
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34 Drought-tolerant plants for dry gardens
By early summer in some gardens you may struggle to keep your plants from becoming victims to dry soil and severe drought, especially if they are new plants or plants with lots of new growth. Find out what will thrive in the garden in drought conditions…
18 Flowering perennials that bloom all summer long
There is something magical about a summer garden that boasts colour, texture, wild-life and long-lasting florals. One of the best (and easiest ways) to achieve this is with perennials — and particularly perennials that flower all summer long.
13 Low-growing perennial plants for your garden border
Perennial border plants are hardworking horticultural heroes – they anchor a garden, providing structure and character to the ever-changing canvas of your garden beds. Here are 13 of our favourites…
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How to: Build a raised garden bed
A raised planting bed is a gardener’s secret weapon for success. Whether you are a beginner gardener, short on space or simply looking to formalise an area in your garden, building a raised bed is the perfect place to start.
How to grow & care for hellebores (winter roses)
Hellebore (Lenten or Winter Rose) — A winter-hardy shade perennial that is easy to grow and blooms prolifically late winter to early spring. A must-have in all winter gardens.
Salvias | The ultimate guide to growing salvia plants
Everything you need to know about salvias — how to grow and care for them, how to propagate, different salvia types, and their varied blooming times.
Dahlia propagation | How to grow dahlias from cuttings
A step-by-step by on propagating dahlias by taking cuttings in spring. A fantastic way to increase your precious tuber stock for free.
Planting in guilds: Permaculture guild combos
A guild is a team of plants that support, protect and nourish each other, working together for the benefit of all. A guild creates stability and best health because the variety of plants above brings a variety of roots and soil life below. The carefree, wild look belies a carefully crafted, low maintenance, smart garden.
How and when to dig & divide dahlia tubers
Early spring is an ideal time to dig up and divide your dahlia tubers in preparation for the next growing season.
