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How to attach trellis to fence
A trellis is a great way to add functionality to your garden. But there’s one problem: what is the best way to securely attach it?
- Daniel Corlett
Best Potted Plants for a Shaded Porch: Adding Colour to the Darker Corners
Looking to add some colour and life to your porch, but the sun doesn’t stick around for long? Shaded porches can feel like a dead zone for pots, e...- Daniel Corlett
February Fruit Pruning in Containers: Apples, Pears and Soft Fruit on a Patio
If you’ve been staring at your potted apple tree, secateurs in hand, afraid to make the first cut, this is completely normal. Pruning is the number one anxiety for gardeners, but you’re more likely to hurt your fruit yield by not pruning than by making a mistake.
- Daniel Corlett
Is gardening good exercise?
It’s time we reframe how we think about gardening. The best way to break a sweat isn’t always running on the treadmill or taking a HIIT class: it’s right outside your door!
- Daniel Corlett
Hedgehog-Friendly Gardens: Gaps, Shelter and What Not to Do
Few garden visitors are as lovable as the hedgehog. But it’s a sad reality that, in the UK, these spiny mammals are facing long-term trouble.
- Daniel Corlett
The best outdoor tomatoes, UK
Tomatoes are often thought of as a greenhouse-exclusive crop, but some varieties are perfectly suited for UK gardens (others have been engineered specifically for this purpose!)
- Daniel Corlett