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Our thoughts, observations, advice and all things garden design.
Winter Plants
Read moreAs the nights draw in and the days shorten it is easy to think that gardens are going to sleep and won’t wake up...
Herb Gardens
Read moreIn recent years many people have become interested in growing vegetables this has lead to long waiting lists for allotments. At Secret Garden we...
Garden Inspiration
Read moreMany people want to have a great garden, but don’t know where to start to get insiration. Its great to have a few ideas...
Identifying common garden pests
Read moreBlackfly Colonies can usually be found on the undersides of leaves as well as on soft new shoot tips or buds. Black bean aphids...
Garden Design Strategy
Read moreDo you have plans for your garden but don’t know where to begin when it comes to turning ideas into reality? In my experience...
Planting schemes for town gardens
Read moreAt secret garden we have been thinking a lot about planting schemes for town gardens. One of the main themes has been vegetables, many...
More great plants
Read moreAchillea Commonly known as Yarrow, ranges from low growing spreading varieties of app 45cm to taller varieties of app 1m. The foliage is silvery/green...
Plants that look great together
Read moreRudbeckia ‘Goldstrum’ This is a really attractive plant that is suitable for most borders. From summer to early autumn bright yellow flowers stand out...
Apple trees
Read moreAt Secret Garden, we are always looking for new ways to enjoy gardening and to maximise the fun and pleasure in a garden. A...
Front Garden Design
Read moreWhen people talk about sorting their garden out, you often think they are talking about their back garden. But, why not the front garden...