We asked trained horticulturalist, Sophie Essex, for her expert advice on the plants, flowers, shrubs and trees that represent the best of every season. Here are her suggestions…
The 10 Best Plants for April
April is an exciting time in the garden. Here we look at the very best plants for April impact, plus a reminder of this month’s jobs.
Inspiration from Arundel Castle’s Tulip Festival
A look at one of the UK’s largest spring bulb displays – an explosion of over 120,000 tulips and more than 150 varieties!
The Best Plants for May
May is a fabulous time in the garden – flowering shrubs are abundant and early perennials blooming. Here are some of the best and easiest plants to grow.
Zany Zinnias!
So many people say they have no end of trouble growing Zinnias from seed. But they’re actually easy. All you need to do is observe one simple rule!
Jobs to do in the garden in May
From planting summer bedding to pruning early flowering shrubs and sowing biennials – a guide to everything you need to do in the garden in May
6 Lawn Care Jobs To Do This Spring
Spring is an important time in the lawn care calendar. In order to help your lawn recover from the stresses of winter you’ll need to give it a bit of TLC. If you get your lawn care jobs done in spring, it’ll look fantastic heading into the summer. When to Start...
December News Update
New Spring Catalogues are on their way! Thompson & Morgan’s new spring catalogues are in and will soon be winging their way to gardeners up and down the UK. The full spring range is now available online at www.thompson-morgan.com and offers the horticultural mail...
Get growing in the garden this Easter!
The long Easter weekend conjures thoughts of Easter egg hunts, family roasts, and the promise of warmer weather. But Easter is also the beginning of the gardening year for many, as they make use of the bank holidays to get the garden sorted - before things really get...
Not Quite Spring
Hello As I write this it’s the beginning of March and we've had a lovely warm spell but are now experiencing some wetter, cooler weather, and today it is blowing a gale here in mid-Wales. Rain is never a bad thing to be honest, it's good to have rain sometimes, if not...