Gardening Tips
Spending time in your garden is one of life’s pleasures and with a little time and effort your green space can become your pride and joy. Whether it’s a simple lawned garden or something more elaborate, there are many physical and wellbeing benefits to being green-fingered. To help you get the most out of your outdoor space, we’ve put together top guidance from the Sloane & Sons gardening experts to get your garden blooming.
Whether you want to know what flowers grow best in the shade, are looking to get started and need to know the gardening basics or have any other burning question about your plot, we will soon get you gardening like a pro!
Nothing says ‘springtime’ more than the bright pop of colour that an azalea bush adds to your garden.[1] Despite a persistent myth that they’re hard to take care of, azaleas couldn’t be easier to grow, ...
Orchids are a fascinating flower, delighting gardeners all over the world with their unique blooms, vibrant colour palette, and intricate shapes. Often regarded as the most prized and evolved of all flowering plants, orchids add ...
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is a delicate and pretty plant that produces a delightfully fragrant white flower. While its name would lead you to believe that Lily of the Valley belongs to the ...
Border plants are the icing on the cake of a perfect garden. They’re the ideal finishing touch that really makes your garden look and feel complete. In addition to edging your front and back garden, ...
Is there a more delicious and versatile herb than rosemary? Not only can you cook delicious dishes with rosemary, but it also has numerous health and medicinal benefits, looks great in your garden, and can ...
If your home faces onto a busy road, railway tracks, or just a few too many neighbours, you could probably use some privacy. Fences can look unfriendly, and walls are expensive – why not take ...
Gardening is an enjoyable hobby that is good for your health as well as your mind. However, no one wants to spend time pulling up weeds only for them to return again and again! Here ...
We have created a single resource to help you design your garden throughout the seasons. Simply click on one of the seasons and you will see a list of flowers you can sow in that ...
Your garden is an oasis of tranquillity and relaxation, and nothing can ruin it quicker than a buzzing (or stinging) cloud of insects. Mosquitoes, spiders, slugs, wasps, and moths can all transform your garden from ...
When considering a hedge for your garden, you are likely looking to define the boundary of your home. You may also want shelter and privacy. It could be that you have a dominant easterly wind ...