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Plants to Attract Dragonflies and Repel Mosquitoes in the UK

28th March 2025

If you’re seeking a natural, eco‑friendly way to manage garden pests, then hopefully this guide on how to attract dragonflies and repel mosquitoes will be of tremendous benefit. In this blog we’ll explain why dragonflies are invaluable allies – voracious predators of mosquitoes and other nuisance insects – and how choosing the right plants can both draw these beneficial hunters to your outdoor space and deter mosquitoes naturally.

Coastal Garden Design: Plants and Features for Coastal Gardens

04th March 2025

The coast has a unique set of characteristics thanks to the sea line. The ocean brings in salty air, plenty of wind and sandy soil. Not everything can hack these features, making the location challenging sometimes. This can especially be the case in your garden. So, coastal garden design is carefully curated with these location features in mind.

Top 8 Garden Design Trends for 2025

28th January 2025

Some of you might be sitting there thinking gardening is for old people, something repetitive to keep their minds busy while they turn over soil and plan which bulbs they will be planting and when. However, gardening is actually quite a dynamic activity, with trends changing all the time.

How to Prepare Soil for Planting

22nd October 2024

Whether you are out in your garden to plant spring and summer flowers or vegetables or braving the colder weather to create a winter wonderland of plants and flowers over Christmas, you want to ensure you prepare the soil. Soil preparation is just as important as any other part of gardening for successful planting. With this in mind, how do you prepare soil for planting?