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Does Landscaping Add Value to Your Home?
A good garden is more than a nice-to-have, it can genuinely affect how a home sells and for how much. Here's an honest, detailed look at what adds value, what doesn't, and where to focus if you're thinking about selling.
9 August 2026Read article →
Choosing a Driveway Surface: Block Paving, Gravel or Resin?
Each driveway surface has its place, block paving for durability, gravel for budget and drainage, resin for a clean modern finish. Here's a full comparison to help you pick the right one.
7 August 2026
Why Autumn Is the Best Time to Plant Almost Anything
Warm soil, reliable rain and months of quiet root growth, autumn planting gives hedges, trees and borders a head start spring can't match. Here's the full case for planting now rather than waiting.
5 August 2026
What To Plant, Prune and Avoid in Your Garden This August and September
Late summer isn't the end of the gardening year, it's when next spring's display gets decided. Here's what to plant, prune, avoid and fix over the next few weeks.
3 August 2026
Best Climbing Plants for Shade
Not every climber needs full sun. These four cope well with a shaded wall, fence or pergola, and each brings something different to the garden.
1 August 2026
How Can You Grow Dahlias From Seed?
Growing dahlias from seed is slower than starting with tubers, but it's cheap, easy and gives you plants you won't find in any catalogue. Here's how to do it properly.
30 July 2026
Why Your Garden Floods, and How to Improve Drainage
A garden that turns to a bog every winter usually has a drainage or soil problem. Here's what causes it and the realistic ways to fix it.
28 July 2026
Planting for Privacy: Screening Your Garden Without a Fortress
You don't need a two-metre wall to feel private. Here's how hedges, trees and clever planting screen a garden while keeping it beautiful.
25 July 2026
Designing a Garden That Works for the Whole Family
A family garden has to juggle play, relaxing and durability. Here's how to design one that suits children now and adapts as they grow.
23 July 2026
Keeping Your Lawn Green Through a Dry Summer
A few simple habits keep a lawn healthy through hot, dry spells, and most involve doing less, not more. Here's how to help your grass through summer.
21 July 2026
Front Garden Makeover Ideas That Add Kerb Appeal
The front garden is the first thing anyone sees, including buyers. Here's how to make yours smart, welcoming and low-maintenance.
19 July 2026
Reclaiming an Overgrown Garden: Where to Start
An overgrown garden feels overwhelming, but there's a sensible order to reclaiming one. Here's how to get from jungle back to garden.
17 July 2026
Choosing the Right Garden Fence: Styles, Materials and Privacy
From closeboard to slatted screens, the right fence balances privacy, looks, durability and budget. Here's how to choose one that suits your garden.
15 July 2026
How to Keep Timber Decking Looking Its Best
Timber decking is beautiful but needs a little care to stay that way. Here's a simple routine to keep it safe, sound and good-looking.
13 July 2026
Small Garden Design Ideas That Make the Most of the Space
A small garden can feel generous with the right design. Here are practical ideas to make a compact space work harder and feel bigger.
11 July 2026
What's Included in a Regular Garden Maintenance Visit?
Regular garden maintenance keeps a garden looking its best with no last-minute panics. Here's what a typical visit covers and how to choose the right schedule.
9 July 2026
Garden Room Ideas: Home Office, Studio or Gym?
A garden room adds genuinely usable space without the upheaval of an extension. Here are the most popular uses and what to think about first.
7 July 2026
How to Fix a Patchy, Bare or Worn Lawn
Bare spots and thin patches are usually fixable without relaying the whole lawn. Here's how to find the cause and repair it properly.
2 July 2026
Composite vs Timber Decking: Costs, Looks and Longevity
Composite costs more up front and asks almost nothing of you afterwards; timber is cheaper to install but needs regular care. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose.
25 June 2026Got a project in mind?
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