Gardening & Plant Care

In London, or any urban city, gardening often starts with a constraint: a balcony barely wide enough for a chair, a shaded basement light‑well, or a tiny patch of paving by the front door. Yet with the right plants, pots, and layout, these overlooked corners can become lush balconies, micro‑jungles, productive veg patches, and wildlife‑friendly sanctuaries that feel worlds away from the city streets...

If you’ve gardened in London for any length of time, you already know hellebores are the undisputed stars of the winter garden.

Discover Boma’s top December gardening tips to protect plants, add festive colour, and prepare your garden for spring.

Master autumn gardening in London with expert tips, best plants, and seasonal display ideas from Boma Garden Centre.

Skimmia is a compact, evergreen shrub that gives year-round colour and structure to London gardens, thriving in shade and requiring little maintenance once established. Its decorative berries and fragrant flowers last through winter into spring, making it ideal for both small urban spaces and traditional borders

Discover our horticultural expert’s top September gardening tips in this handy guide. Read now for top September garden jobs and more.