Gardening Advice

Here you will find general gardening advice throughout the year.

You know best!

this article gives advice on how to approach desingning our garden

What a waste

this article highliights the amount of waste involved in a garden project and looks at the possibilities for recycling materiials already in the garden

Garden Inspiration

Garden Inspiration Many people want to have a great garden, but don't know where to start to get insiration. Its great to have a few ideas for your garden then try to implement them. A nice way to start this off is to go and have a look at other...

More plants of the week

Plants that look great together Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum' This is a really attractive plant that is suitable for most borders. From summer to early autumn bright yellow flowers stand out on this perennial. The centre of this flower is almost bl...

Plants of the week

Achillea Commonly known as Yarrow, ranges from low growing spreading varieties of app 45cm to taller varieties of app 1m. The foliage is silvery/green and aromatic and are followed by typically bright yellow cloud like flower heads from early s...

Veg out in the garden

At secret garden we are we are preparing the ground for seed beds (weather permitting) and ordering in vegetable seeds for sowing. This is a great time for planning changes to your garden while everything is still mainly dormant. We are now offering a free design consultation taking a special look at decorative vegetable borders and wildlife areas, as well as all the usual elements of garden design, such as paved seating areas, pergolas for climbers and water features to name but a few.

Planting schemes for town gardens

At secret garden we have been thinking a lot about planting schemes for town gardens. One of the main themes has been vegetables, many people really want to get into growing their own but cannot get an allotment or don’t have the time to get there.