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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
5 best drought-resistant plants for pots
No gardener plans to let their plants dry out, but sometimes, life gets in the way. With hotter, drier summers and water restrictions now a fairly regular feature in many parts of the UK, it makes sense to rethink how we plant up our patios.
- Daniel Corlett
10 best plants for greenhouses
In the UK, a greenhouse stretches the season. You get earlier sowings in late winter/early spring and harvests that run well into autumn – every gardener’s dream.
- Daniel Corlett
How to build a small wildlife pond
Sometimes, you’ll need to invite nature into your garden, and learning how to build a small wildlife pond is one of the most fun ways to do it. Even mini ponds can host an amazing array of wildlife.
- Daniel Corlett