April is the perfect time to plant summer-flowering bulbs, giving them the warmth they need to establish before blooming. With Ames Tools, planting is quick and efficient. Choosing the right…

How do you prune fruit bushes? A guide to raspberries, blueberries and gooseberries with David Domoney. Growing your own berries and currants is very rewarding, delicious harvests of fruit full…

In this blog, chartered horticulturalist David Domoney explains how, when and why to prune shrub roses and climbing roses. Roses are one of the most popular garden flowers grown in…

One of the best ways to care for your large shrubs and garden trees is to give them a winter prune. Not all plants need pruning in winter, but many…

Types of Christmas tree to consider Finding the perfect tree for you may come down to the slightest characteristics. Whether you want better needle retention, a specific colour, or affordability,…

Some growing plants can be moved in the garden during their winter dormancy. Find out how and why gardeners move and transplant plants in October. Why should gardeners move and…

The bulbs you plant this autumn will determine the look of your garden as we enter the earliest months of spring next year. There is nothing like a crisp spring…

Creating a garden which is a vivid and colourful wonderland can become a sensory haven too, with some specific planting choices. The scent is important too and can be key…

One of the UK’s favourite flowering plants is the rose, with an estimated 570 tonnes being shipped to the UK each February for Valentine’s Day. It is even the national…

Gardening is a wonderful method of exercise which not only stimulates the mind but also often gets you outdoors, which boosts vitamin D and access to fresh air. Find out…