Featured Gardener: Kay Maynard

Kay Maynard sitting at a table in her garden.

Image courtesy of Kay Maynard

Kay Maynard from @brook_cottage_ shares her wonderful Welsh garden with two adorable sausage dogs and a plethora of wildlife. With a pond, bridge, weekend shelter, outdoor stove and a beautifully collated selection of plants, her magical outside space can be used all year round. Learn more about this vintage-loving upcycler and her gorgeous garden here…

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What to do when your plug plants arrive

Fuchsia plug plants from T&M

Fuchsia postiplugs from T&M
Image: Fuchsia plug plants from T&M

Plug plants are an incredibly convenient way to fill your garden or veg patch. They’re quicker than sowing seeds, but cheaper than buying fully grown plants, and they offer a high success rate. Garden-ready plug plants can go straight outside as soon as the weather is warm enough, while smaller plugs may need potting on. Here are some quick tips on what to do when your plug plants are delivered.

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WIN a Patio Pond Plant Kit from Thompson & Morgan

This competition has now closed, but thank you for entering. Keep an eye on our competition page for future giveaways. And while you’re here, if you’re interested in how beneficial a water feature can be in any sized garden, read on. 

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Featured Gardener: Lizzie Schofield

Image of Lizzie Schofield with yellow flower

Image courtesy of Lizzie Schofield

Lizzie Schofield, aka @cuthbertsbrae_garden, lives with her family in the north-east of Scotland and is a proud ambassador for Scotland’s Garden Scheme. She’s also a television presenter on BBC Two’s Beechgrove Garden. Find out how Lizzie turned a wild wasteland into something rather special…

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Money saving garden tips: soil improvement

Someone dressed in gardening attire, shovelling compost in a wooden raised bed.

Improving the soil in raised beds with homemade compost
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Gardening gets you outside, improves fitness and delivers immense satisfaction. And with some clever hacks, it doesn’t have to break the bank. We asked our favourite gardening experts to share cost-effective ways to improve soil quality. Here are some of their practical tips for creating an affordable garden from the ground up…

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