Garden Advice

Practical advice from a qualified gardener

Seasonal jobs, pruning timing and plant care written for gardens on the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire clay.

6 October 2025 · 5 min read

What Should You Prune in Autumn?

Autumn tempts everyone to cut everything down. Some of it should wait until spring — here is how to tell the difference.

19 January 2026 · 4 min read

Different roses want pruning at different moments. Get the timing right and you gain a whole flush of flower.

11 May 2026 · 5 min read

Great borders are made in the details: support early, deadhead often, divide before plants ask you to.

2 March 2026 · 6 min read

Cold clay soils warm slowly here. Working with that, rather than ahead of it, gives better results.

24 November 2025 · 6 min read

Resist the temptation to clear everything in a weekend. A staged approach saves plants — and money.

9 February 2026 · 4 min read

Fortnightly suits most established gardens in the growing season — but planting style matters more than size.

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