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October Plant of the Month: Heucheras
Heucheras make a great addition to borders and containers in autumn when many of the summer plants have gone over.… Read more.
Biophilic Garden Design
Biophilia (meaning love of nature) is a term that describes humans' innate attraction to the natural world. Biophilic garden design… Read more.
September Plant of the Month: Japanese Anemones
Japanese anemones are striking perennials that provide a joyful end of summer display when many others plants have finished flowering.… Read more.
August Plant of the Month: Dahlias
You can't beat Dahlias for adding a pop of colour to your late summer borders. They come in a huge… Read more.
July Plant of the Month: Agapanthus
Agapanthus are beautiful distinctive plants originating from South Africa. Learn all about how to grow them here. Read more.
Chelsea 2025: Trends to Try at Home
Take a look at the latest trends at RHS Chelsea 2025. From stylish wildlife gardens to spaces of calm and… Read more.
June Plant of the Month: Geraniums
Learn all about this reliable summer border filler - and choose from a wide variety to suit any type of… Read more.
John’s Top Picks From Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Hot on the heels from our visit to Chelsea 2025 – as hard as it is to choose - here… Read more.
May Plant of the Month: Foxgloves
Foxgloves are deservedly popular flowers. Associated with cottage garden planting, and naturalised woodland settings, they are beautiful to look at… Read more.
April Plant of the Month: Tulips
Spring wouldn't be the same without Tulips! Learn more about these well loved plants, including how to care for them… Read more.
Maximising Planting Design
Maximalist planting is a growing trend in the landscaping world. Learn more about this style and how to achieve it… Read more.
March Plant of the Month: Narcissus
Daffodils are such a cheerful sign of spring, and bring hope of brighter days ahead. Learn all about them here. Read more.
Plant of the Month: Snowdrops (Galanthus)
Whether you spot them in a small clump or as a beautiful white carpet, nothing quite beats the first sight… Read more.
Plant of the Month: Hellebores
Now is a great time to enjoy Hellebores! These exquisite flowers can't fail to lift your spirits during the winter… Read more.
Trend Predictions for 2025
As the new year begins, let’s take a look at what the new trends for 2025 may be. Read more.
Designing a Garden That Grows With Your Family
As your family grows and changes, so will your garden. Katie looks at how she designs flexible and adaptable gardens… Read more.
The Appeal of Stepping Stones
There's something appealing about stepping stones - they invite us and draw us along a pathway from one area to… Read more.
Grow Your Own
Learn how to grow fuss free fruit and veg, with these top tips. There's so many reasons to grow edibles… Read more.
Garden Seating
Katie, our garden designer, shares her top tips for planning and designing functional garden seating areas. Read more.
Attracting Birds to Your Garden
Find out how to attract more birds to your garden with these five easy tips. Read more.
Incorporating Containers in a Garden Design
Plants in containers are a great way to bring interest to your garden throughout the year. In this blog, Katie,… Read more.
Garden Water Features
Have you ever thought about adding a water feature to your garden? This post look at some different types of… Read more.
Plants For Containers
Learn all about container gardening: which plants to choose to create impact and how to look after them. Read more.
Gardens Without Lawns
Katie Thomas, our garden designer, shares the secrets of creating successful lawn free gardens full of colour and interest. Read more.
Landscaping Techniques for Privacy
There's something special about a private and secluded garden, a tucked away space to relax and get away from it… Read more.
Children and Gardens – A Few Ideas
Here are a few ideas on how you can make your garden interesting and engaging for children. Read more.
Gardens for Wellbeing
Gardens offer endless opportunities to boost our health and wellbeing. This blog is all about designing a garden for relaxation… Read more.
Garden Design – Adding Value to Your Home
Did you know that redesigning your garden is a great way to increase the value of your home? At ALDA… Read more.