Nicola Stocken
Gardens photographer and writer specialising in magazine features of images and text
Herbs are easy to grow, and success hinges on choosing a deep basket, good compost and a sunny spot.
A step-by-step guide to planting a hot summer display in a copper pot
A step-by-step guide to upcycling a charity shop find into a succulent display
A step-by-step guide to planting a pot for an April display
A step-by-step guide to planting a late summer drought resistant display
A step-by-step of a child planting a terracotta bowl with Alpine plants
A step-by-step creating seaside themed pots and display for children
As March turns into April, plant up a pretty container with tulips, muscari and violas
By July, some areas of the garden are looking tired, so plant a pretty pot to inject instant colour
There’s no quicker way to brighten up patios, decks and terraces than with container planting
Novice gardeners’ step by step guide to planting a pot in May, that by June supplies herbs
A container of September flowers quickly gives a new lease of life to patios and terraces
Alpine troughs, with their tiny flowering plants in spring and summer, are ideal for small gardens
Alpines are a charming miniature plants, flowering in troughs and rock gardens in spring and summer
A step-by-step of a child planting a miniature herb garden in a wooden bowl.