5 Minute Friday

Cutting Back a Herb Container  This week I’m cutting back a container filled with mint, thyme, and sage. These herbs have worked hard all summer, and now is the time...

Preparing a Geranium for Winter  This week I’m preparing my pelargoniums for winter. These colourful summer plants are tender and need protection if you want to keep them from year...

Take scented geranium cuttings for new, free plants - a step-by-step guide This week I’m taking cuttings from scented geraniums. It’s a simple way to create new plants for free and...

Planting a Trailing Pansy Basket  This week I’m planting up a trailing pansy basket. It’s a quick job that makes a big difference to autumn and winter colour in the...

Get free Nepeta plants from cuttings - a how to guide  Nepeta, also known as catmint, is one of the easiest and most rewarding perennials to grow. Loved by pollinators...

Rosemary is a kitchen garden favourite – tough, evergreen, aromatic, and brilliant for cooking. But did you know you can make more rosemary for free in just a few minutes?...

Lavender is one of the most-loved plants in the garden – and for good reason. It’s fragrant, evergreen, and attracts pollinators. But if you want your lavender to stay compact...

When you’re preparing your garden for winter, you might not think of your delphiniums. But giving them a head start now can make a huge difference come spring.  Why Pot...

Get more blooms, all summer long  Deadheading might sound like a chore, but it’s one of the quickest and easiest ways to keep your garden looking fresh and colourful right...

Instant colour while your star plant takes centre stage—eventually  When you plant a striking specimen—like a hardy Hibiscus, small shrub or young perennial—in a container, it can look a little...

Create a colourful, low-light-friendly display for patios and shady corners  Not all plants love basking in the sun—some of the most beautiful thrive in the cool, dappled light of a...

Your step-by-step guide to propagating this garden favourite  Salvias are brilliant plants—colourful, long-flowering, and great for pollinators. If you’ve got a favourite Salvia in your garden, summer is a perfect...