5 Minute Friday

When it comes to scented plants, especially those with fragrant leaves, scented geraniums are top-notch. Now, I know, strictly speaking, they're scented pelargoniums, but here in the UK, we commonly...

Salvias have become more and more popular, and not just with Newlands Nursery (although we are always on the lookout for new varieties!), but with gardeners all over the UK....

Hanging baskets are a fantastic way to add a splash of colour to your garden, patio or balcony. But sometimes, less is more. Today I am taking you through how...

If you're after a container that'll be the envy of the neighbourhood, then listen up! On today's Five Minute Friday, we've got a horticultural match made in heaven: coleus and...

Okay, spring is well and truly here, the days are getting longer, and it's time to start thinking about hanging baskets. Early April is the ideal time to plant hanging...

Growing on Pelargonium plug plants It's late March, and spring is finally in the air! However, it's important not to get too carried away. Geraniums (pelargoniums to be completely accurate)...

So, you have some tomato plug plants. Whether you've carefully raised them from seed or purchased them, the next question will be the same! How do I pot up my...

It's that time of year again! As the days slowly get longer and the weather begins to turn for the better, we're all itching to get back into the garden....

Spring has sprung, and even if the weather doesn't feel like it yet, we're all looking forward to warm evenings in the garden. With that in mind, it's time to...

Lemon Grass Plugs: How to Grow These Zesty Herb Plants February is flying by, and with any luck, spring is just around the corner (fingers crossed!). As the days get...

How to plant Dahlia tubers Dahlias have long been one of my favourite garden plants. Available in a seemingly endless array of colours and shapes, they are an easy garden...

How to Clean Up Hardy Geraniums for the Spring Happy Friday! Spring is fast approaching, and it's time to get our hands dirty and give our potted hardy geraniums a...