Journal

How to Get Your Garden Ready for Summer Colour

By May, most gardeners are ready to start looking ahead. Spring has brought fresh growth, blossom and early flowers, but now the focus begins to shift towards summer. This is the month when you can...

Easy Vegetables to Grow in May for Beginners

If you have ever wanted to grow your own vegetables, May is one of the best months to begin. The days are longer, the soil is warmer, and many crops can be sown or planted with much more confidence...

Best Plants for Hanging Baskets and Summer Containers

As May arrives and gardens begin moving towards summer, hanging baskets and containers become one of the easiest ways to create colour and impact. They bring life to front doors, patios, courtyards...

What to Plant in May in Oxfordshire Gardens

May is one of the most rewarding months in the garden. By now, spring feels properly established, gardens are filling out quickly, and there is a real sense of momentum in the air. Borders are gree...

The Best Pollinator-Friendly Plants for Spring Gardens

A spring garden should not only look beautiful, it should also feel alive. One of the best ways to achieve that is by choosing plants that welcome pollinators. Bees, butterflies and other beneficia...

Easy Ways to Add Colour to Your Garden in April

After the muted tones of winter, April is the month when many gardeners start craving colour again. The garden begins to wake up, fresh green growth appears everywhere, and suddenly there is real p...

Best Plants for Pots and Containers This Spring

Spring is one of the best times to refresh your outdoor space, and one of the easiest ways to do that is with pots and containers. Whether you have a large garden, a patio, a front doorstep, a cour...

What to Plant in April in Oxfordshire Gardens

April is one of the most exciting months in the garden. After the slower pace of winter and the first signs of spring in March, April brings real momentum. Borders begin to wake up properly, pots s...

Best Plants for Clay Soil in Oxfordshire Gardens

Many gardens across Oxfordshire have clay soil. While clay can be heavy and slow draining, it is actually rich in nutrients and can support many beautiful plants if you choose the right varieties. ...

What to Plant in March in Oxfordshire Gardens

March marks the beginning of the gardening season in Oxfordshire. As the days gradually grow longer and the soil begins to warm, it’s the perfect time to start planting and preparing your garden fo...