Best Garden Rooms 2026
Matt W · 11th Feb 2025
Imagine having an extra room in your garden?a space separate from your house but just as welcoming. In 2025, garden rooms are practical spaces that offer extra room for work, relaxation, or play.
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Garden Rooms UK: The Ultimate Buyers Guide to Garden Rooms
Matt W · 3rd Feb 2025
Want extra living space without major construction? A garden room gives you exactly that - a standalone structure that works as a home office, studio, or guest space. Here's what makes these buildings different from basic sheds and what you need to know about planning, materials, and costs.
Natural Ways to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden
Matt W · 20th Jan 2025
Tired of cats ruining your garden? It's frustrating when you spend ages on your flower beds only to have them dug up, or worse - used as a toilet. But there's good news! You can sort this out using bits and bobs from your kitchen cupboards, without hurting our furry neighbours.
What Can I Grow In the Greenhouse In Winter?
Matt W · 19th Dec 2024
A greenhouse is an asset to any garden. Greenhouses extend the growing season, protect plants when they are their most fragile, and open up a wider range of options for the gardener. The best plants to grow in your greenhouse in the winter will depend on where you live, how big your greenhouse is, and your gardening goals.
How to Grow Lavender: Complete UK Guide
Matt W · 19th Dec 2024
Lavender is a lovely plant known for its calming scent, pretty purple flowers, and many uses. If you want to grow a beautiful lavender field or just add some charm to your garden, this guide will help you grow and look after lavender plants.
The best time to plant lavender is in spring, usually between March and May. This gives the plants enough time to grow strong roots before winter. You can also plant lavender in early autumn, but make sure to do it at least six weeks before the first frost so the roots can grow properly.
Japanese Knotweed UK Guide
Matt Ward · 11th Dec 2024
If you own property in Britain, Japanese knotweed might be the most expensive plant you'll ever encounter. This aggressive invader costs UK homeowners millions each year in damage repairs, and I've seen it tear through gardens, foundations, and driveways like paper. Whether you're a first-time gardener or a seasoned property owner, spotting knotweed early and knowing how to handle it properly could save you from costly repairs and legal headaches. Let me walk you through what every property owner needs to know about identifying and managing this troublesome plant - before it manages you.
Soil Types: A Guide to UK Garden Soils
Matt W · 11th Dec 2024
Six UK soil types explained with the squeeze test and jar test. Practical tips for each type plus greenhouse growing strategies using raised beds and grow bags.
How to Grow Melons in Your Greenhouse
Matt W · 9th Dec 2024
Growing melons in your greenhouse offers a taste of summer sweetness, even in our British climate. These tender fruits need warmth and care, making a greenhouse the perfect growing space. With the right setup from our best selection of wooden greenhouses in the UK, you'll soon be picking your own home-grown melons.
The Secret to Perfect Potted Dahlias: A British Gardener's Complete Growing Guide
Matt W · 2nd Dec 2024
Grow potted dahlias with a greenhouse head start. Covers pot sizes, pinching for more flowers, a month-by-month calendar, variety guide and overwintering tubers.
Summerhouse Buying Guide
Matt W · 2nd Dec 2024
Your garden tells a unique story - one of seasons passing, of dreams taking root, of nature and human design intertwining. Adding a summer house to this living canvas isn't just about placing a structure; it's about creating a space where indoor comfort meets garden magic, where every window frames a view of your carefully tended landscape.
Growing Lettuce in a Greenhouse: UK Guide to Year-Round Harvests
Matt W · 2nd Dec 2024
In my greenhouse, where morning light filters through dewdrops on glass panes, lettuce leaves unfurl like nature's own watercolour painting. From delicate butterheads to robust romaines, each variety tells its own story of transformation from seed to harvest. As California's Salinas Valley grapples with challenges like INSV and Pythium wilt, many of us are rediscovering the profound joy and security of growing our own leafy greens.
How to Grow Peppers in your Greenhouse
Matt W · 29th Nov 2024
Growing greenhouse peppers gets easier with practice. Watch your plants closely, give them consistent care, and enjoy fresh peppers throughout the growing season. Each year brings new learning opportunities and better harvests.
Greenhouse Seed Sowing: UK Month-by-Month Guide
Matt W · 19th Nov 2024
Greenhouse seed sowing adds 4-6 weeks to the UK growing season at either end. Matt's tested month-by-month calendar with soil temperatures, propagator timing, and the kit that triples tray capacity.
Overwintering Plants in a Greenhouse: UK Frost Protection Guide
Matt W · 19th Nov 2024
Complete guide to overwintering plants in a greenhouse from expert installers. Covers tender plant temperatures, heating options with running costs, month-by-month calendar and frost protection methods.
How to Grow Herbs in Your Greenhouse
Matt W · 14th Nov 2024
Growing herbs in a greenhouse is a fantastic way to enjoy fresh flavours all year round. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this guide will help you make the most of your greenhouse for herb cultivation. I've been growing herbs in my greenhouse for years, and I'm excited to share my tips and tricks with you. Let's dig in and explore the wonderful world of greenhouse herbs together!
How to Grow Grapes in a Greenhouse Guide
Matt W · 6th Nov 2024
Growing grapes in a greenhouse is a rewarding experience that can yield delicious fruit even in cooler climates. The controlled environment of a greenhouse provides ideal conditions for grape cultivation, allowing for better temperature management, protection from pests, and extended growing seasons. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, this guide will walk you through the process of cultivating grapes under glass.
Heating a Greenhouse without Electricity: What Actually Works
· 4th Nov 2024
Heating a greenhouse without electricity might seem like a tricky task, but it's actually quite doable with a bit of know-how. Whether you're looking to save on energy costs or simply don't have access to power in your greenhouse, there are several clever methods you can use to keep your plants cosy. Let's explore some practical ways to maintain warmth in your greenhouse without relying on electrical heating.
Raised Beds in a Greenhouse: UK Setup and Growing Guide
· 4th Nov 2024
Raised beds in a greenhouse warm soil 3-5C faster. Our guide covers depth, materials, soil mix and the best vegetables to grow. Aluminium beds last 25+ years.
When to Plant Tomatoes in an Unheated Greenhouse: UK Guide 2026
· 1st Nov 2024
Sow tomato seeds indoors in mid-March at 21-27 degrees C. Transplant seedlings into an unheated greenhouse from late April once nights hold above 10 degrees C. The UK unheated growing season runs April to October. Reliable varieties include Gardener's Delight, Sungold, and Moneymaker.
How Does a Greenhouse Work? Explained
Matt W · 1st Nov 2024
Greenhouses are remarkable structures that enable gardeners to cultivate plants throughout the year, regardless of outdoor conditions. These ingenious garden buildings function by harnessing the sun's energy to create a warm, nurturing environment for plants to flourish. Let's delve into the fascinating world of greenhouses and explore how they operate to provide ideal growing conditions for a wide variety of plants.
Growing Vegetables in a Greenhouse All Year Round
Matt W · 21st Oct 2024
As the seasons change and the weather turns colder, many UK gardeners find themselves longing for the lush, productive days of summer. But what if I told you that you could continue growing vegetables in a greenhouse all year round, right here in the UK? It's not just a gardener's dream ? it's entirely possible with the right knowledge, equipment, and a bit of passion. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore how to transform your greenhouse into a year-round vegetable paradise, providing you with fresh, homegrown produce even in the depths of winter.
Autumn Gardening Jobs UK: Complete Checklist from Greenhouse Experts
Matt W · 17th Oct 2024
Autumn is here, and you might be wondering, "What are the best gardening jobs for autumn in the UK?" As the leaves start to turn and temperatures begin to drop, it's the perfect time to give your garden a bit of extra love before winter sets in. Whether you?re a seasoned gardener or just starting, this guide will walk you through the essential gardening tasks for autumn.
What to Grow in a Greenhouse: Beginners Guide
Matt W · 17th Oct 2024
So, you've got a greenhouse, and you?re wondering, ?What on earth do I grow first?? You?re in good company. Many of us start with grand dreams of year-round gardening but are unsure what plants to begin with. If you're looking for easy-to-grow crops, some fast-growing plants, and a step-by-step approach to greenhouse gardening, this is the guide for you.
Gardening Jobs for April
Matt · 26th Apr 2021
April is the peak of spring. It is an important time for attending to a number of basic gardening chores ahead of summer. The what-to-do list for April must be flooded with preparation and planting tasks. To enjoy your garden to the fullest this coming season, you must be prepared to do certain garden tasks in April.