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How and When to Move Plants in the Garden
How and When to Move Plants in the Garden
The best time to move plants in a UK garden is the dormant season: late October to mid March for deciduous shrubs, trees and roses, October or late March for evergreens, and early autumn or spring for most herbaceous perennials. Move on a calm, overcast day, lift as large a root ball as you can carry, and replant at the same depth on the same day.
Space-Saving Ways to Arrange Pots in a Small Garden
Space-Saving Ways to Arrange Pots in a Small Garden
Fewer, larger pots grouped in odd numbers, stepped heights and a clear floor: how to arrange pots in a small garden so it looks designed rather than cluttered. Layouts for courtyards, roof terraces, balconies and side returns, plus the materials, compost and watering routine that keep a container garden going.
How To Design a Wildflower Garden in London
How To Design a Wildflower Garden in London
Fertile soil is the enemy of a good wildflower meadow. Here’s how to choose the right mix for your London garden, when to sow it, and the one cut a year that keeps it coming back.
Your Winter Perennials FAQs Answered
Your Winter Perennials FAQs Answered
A little colour and cold-hardy structure for December to February. Hellebores, magenta winter heath and evergreen Bergenia and Heuchera all carry a London border through the coldest months — plus how to protect pots, mulch borderline crowns, and know what's worth reviving once the frost lifts.
Your Autumn Perennials FAQs Answered
Your Autumn Perennials FAQs Answered
Heucheras, hardy ferns and hellebores will keep a pot or window box going until spring. Here's what to cut back in October, what to leave standing for winter, and what to plant while the soil is still warm.
The London Garden in October
The London Garden in October
Bulbs, evergreen shrubs and acid-loving plants all go in this month, and houseplants need a lighter touch as the light fades. Here's what to prioritise.
What to Add to Soil to Improve Quality and Drainage
What to Add to Soil to Improve Quality and Drainage
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Creating Depth and Privacy in Small City Gardens
Creating Depth and Privacy in Small City Gardens
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The London Garden in September
The London Garden in September
Here are our top 15 gardening jobs for September.
How To Add Compost To Established Garden Beds
How To Add Compost To Established Garden Beds
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London's Best Trailing Indoor Plants
London's Best Trailing Indoor Plants
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7 Small London Garden Design Ideas for 2026
7 Small London Garden Design Ideas for 2026
Small London garden design ideas for 2026, from planting schemes to privacy, vertical design, and expert tips for compact spaces.

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