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Succulents in Containers

Handsome succulent plants are ideal for containers, drought tolerant, and forgiving of healthy neglect

A Riddle of Alpine Plants

A garden riddle planted with pretty, pint-sized alpine plants makes a lovely focal point

Planting a Hot Hanging Basket

A step-by-step guide to planting a hanging basket with hot-coloured plants for summer

Alpine Trough Step-by-Step

A practical guide to planting a stone trough with alpine plants

Autumn Bucket Step by Step

Step-by-step guide to planting an autumn bulb display in a recycled metal bucket

Christmas Wreath Step by Step

Making a decorative door wreath is a sure sign that Christmas is approaching, a fun family activity that fosters a festive spirit.

Planting a Herb Basket Step by Step

Herbs are easy to grow, and success hinges on choosing a deep basket, good compost and a sunny spot.

Planting a Thyme Wheel Step by Step

A guide to creating a thyme wheel with salvaged materials

Garden Posie for September

A step-by-step guide to creating a posie with late summer flowers

Planting a July Hot Pot

A step-by-step guide to planting a hot summer display in a copper pot

Herb Hanging Basket in June

A step-by-step guide to creating a hanging basket filled with herbs

Alpine Hanging Basket in May

A step-by-step guide to planting an Alpine hanging basket

Planting a May Charity Find

A step-by-step guide to upcycling a charity shop find into a succulent display

Planting an April Pot

A step-by-step guide to planting a pot for an April display

Hanging Basket in April

A step-by-step guide to planting a hanging basket for an April display

Planting a Drought Resistant Box

A step-by-step guide to planting a late summer drought resistant display

Hanging Basket in September

A step-by-step guide to planting up a hanging basket in September

Picking and Drying Flowers

A step-by-step guide to picking and drying garden flowers

Lavender Wand Making

A step-by-step guide to creating lavender wands with freshly picked stems

Christmas Table Decorations

A step-by-step of how to make natural Christmas table decorations with seedheads and dried garden flowers

Child Planting Alpine Bowl

A step-by-step of a child planting a terracotta bowl with Alpine plants

Posies & Decorative Jars Step-by-Step

Flowers can be cut all year round for fresh posies, and teamed with recycled glass jars made pretty