Levelling a garden might sound like a daunting task, but after doing it myself, I found that it's entirely manageable with the right plan and tools. Whether you're dealing with a sloping garden, bumpy patches, or poor drainage, I’ll walk you through exactly how to level a garden in the UK — based...
When I first tried to reseed my lawn, I was surprised how quickly birds swooped in and gobbled up the grass seed I had just sown. It felt like all my effort and money was being wasted before the seeds had a chance to germinate. After several attempts and a lot of trial and error, I found reliable...
Can White Vinegar Really Kill Weeds in My UK Garden? Like many UK gardeners, I’m always on the lookout for natural and affordable ways to manage weeds. The idea of using white vinegar as a weed killer caught my attention – especially as it's something I already had in the kitchen. But I wanted to...
Over the years, I’ve grown hebes in all sorts of spaces — from tiny patios to sprawling country borders. If you’ve ever wondered, how big do hebes grow?, you’re not alone. It’s a common question, especially since hebes come in such a wide range of shapes and sizes. In this guide, I’ll walk you...
I’ve always had a soft spot for hebes — they’re the kind of shrub that asks for very little but gives back so much. From their tidy evergreen structure to their bursts of flowers that draw in bees and butterflies, hebes have earned their spot in nearly every garden I’ve designed. One of the most...
Hiring a gardener was one of those things I thought I’d never need. I used to believe that a bit of weekend effort and some YouTube tutorials could handle anything my garden threw at me. But after years of struggling with overgrown hedges, patchy lawns, and the never-ending weeding cycle, I...
When I first asked myself, “Can you grow ginger in the UK?” I assumed the answer would be no. After all, ginger is a tropical plant – the kind you'd expect to find thriving in humid climates, not in our cool and rainy British weather. But here's the good news: yes, you absolutely can grow ginger...
Clover can be a bit of a nuisance in any garden, especially when you’ve spent time and effort trying to maintain a lush, green lawn. I used to think it added some charm – until it started taking over my entire yard. If you're in the UK and wondering how to get rid of clover in lawn uk, I’ve got...
Nothing’s more frustrating than watching your lush green lawn turn into a soggy, unusable swamp after a heavy rainfall. I’ve dealt with it myself, and I know the damage it can do—not just to your lawn, but to your plants, pathways, and even your home’s foundation. That’s why I’ve put together this...