Gardening Guides - Flowers

How To Grow Alliums

How To Grow Alliums

Alliums add amazing structural interest to your garden from spring to summer

How To Grow Amaryllis

How To Grow Amaryllis

Well known for their large, flamboyant blooms, amaryllis make fantastic houseplants. Amaryllis bulbs are so easy to grow for a dramatic and colourful display in the winter and spring.

How To Grow Bedding Plants

How To Grow Bedding Plants

Bedding plants are annual or biennial plants which flower for one season, and although short lived provide a continuous profusion of colour for many months.


How To Grow Buddleja Buzz

How To Grow Buddleja Buzz

Like its larger cousins, dwarf patio variety Buddleja Buzz will grow in almost any well drained soil and even in a container on your patio.

How To Grow Bulbs

How To Grow Bulbs

Planting bulbs is an easy way to ensure colourful displays in your garden, particularly in spring before the rest of the garden has woken from its winter dormancy.

How To Grow Cacti and Succulents

How To Grow Cacti and Succulents

Cacti and succulents are masters of water conservation. This diverse group of plants are easy to grow and always make a great talking point!


How To Prune a Clematis

How To Prune a Clematis

Knowing when you should prune a clematis is important to ensure you get the best display of flowers from your plants. Clematis plants are often classified in groups.

How To Grow Dahlias

How To Grow Dahlias

It's no surprise that Dahlias have found renewed popularity in recent years. Their showy blooms fit well with modern trends towards strong colours and intriguing flower shapes.

How To Grow Foxgloves

How To Grow Foxgloves

The tall spires of Digitalis flowers are iconic for their use in cottage gardens and woodland areas. Today's plant breeding brings greater variety than ever before. Isn't it time that you grew some Foxgloves?


How To Grow Fuchsias

How To Grow Fuchsias

Fuchsias are versatile and easy to grow. They come in all shapes and sizes too, so there is something to suit every garden.

How To Plant Hedging

How To Plant Hedging

A hedge can be a real asset, attracting wildlife, improving security and defining boundaries.

How To Grow House Plants

How To Grow House Plants

In recent years house plants have had a renaissance, storming their way into stylish, designer interiors.


How to grow Heuchera

How to grow Heuchera

Add colour and interest to shady corners of the garden with the hardy evergreen, Heuchera.

How To Grow Hyacinths

How To Grow Hyacinths

These popular spring bulbs produce showy and highly fragrant flowers on neat compact stems. Grow hyacinth bulbs indoors for fragrant Christmas gifts or to brighten up your garden!

How To Grow Hydrangeas

How To Grow Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas simply exude understated elegance, bringing real class to summer borders.


How To Grow Lavender

How To Grow Lavender

Lavender plants are easy to grow, but it's worth knowing a little about them to get the best displays.

How To Grow Magnolias

How To Grow Magnolias

A well grown Magnolia is a sight to behold, becoming more impressive with maturity.

How To Plant Peonies

How To Plant Peonies

There is a popular myth that peonies are tricky to grow but that's just not true if you know how to plant them properly.


How To Plant a Hardy Perennial Border

Guide to planting a hardy perennial border

Growing perennials in an herbaceous border is really simple and rewarding. Follow our 5 step guide to get the best from your perennial borders.

How To plant borders

How To Plant a Mixed Border

Planting a brand new border from scratch is an exciting opportunity; a chance to make your own mark on the garden. Learn how to make the most of that blank canvas in your garden.

Choosing the right plants for your borders

How To Choose The Right Plants For Your Borders

Choosing the right plants for your borders will determine their success. Learn how to make the right plant choices for your site and soil.


How To Plant Up A Pond

How To Plant Up A Pond

Planting up your pond is not as tricky as it sounds, and getting it right will create one of the most diverse and fascinating habitats in your garden...

How To Grow Poppies In Your Garden

How To Grow Poppies In Your Garden

Poppies are instantly recognisable and add a bright splash of colour to the garden. In fact there is a Poppy plant to suit almost every situation...

How To Grow Sweet Peas

How To Grow Sweet Peas

Sweet Peas are a cottage garden classic producing beautiful blooms with the most gorgeous scent. Train them onto plant supports to create an impressive column of colour.


How To Sow Wild Flower Seeds

How To Sow Wild Flower Seeds

Wild flowers are important in supporting our native insects and animals, making a pretty and colourful addition to the garden.

How To Plant Winter Hanging Baskets

How To Plant Winter Hanging Baskets

You can create beautiful hanging basket displays for your garden this winter in 10 easy steps.

How To Grow Wisteria

How To Grow Wisteria

Wisteria is the quintessential climber for the English cottage garden and they are perfect for creating a breathtaking display.


How To Grow Begonias

How To Grow Begonias

You'll be astonished at how many species of Begonia are available. These showy plants are loved for their bright blooms and reliable performance.


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