When you pick up a concrete statue of The Buddha from Homebase are you also prepared to buy into his teachings?

It’s in a pot and you can get it in the car but just how big is that tree going to be in a decade?

Are Latin botanic plant names just a way to show off or do they have a much more valuable purpose?

Labels intended to identify your plant and/or sell it to you shouldn’t be left on the plant.

It’s no use calling a landscaper and asking them if they can start work next week. You need be talking to everyone months before you expect to see any results.

Don’t let the garden you spent thousands on go to rack and ruin. A cautionary tale.

In the growing season it can be hard to keep everything in a garden going. If you can do your bit then I can save time when I am with you.

It’s evergreen, it gives instant impact and very easy to maintain so long as you have a steady hand with the hedge cutters. Topiary has many benefits but does come at a price.

If you want the bees buzzing and the butterflies butterflying then there’s some easy grow plants available from any garden centre.

An enthusiastic but untrained gardener turned up in one of my gardens and asked if I could lend her some secateurs. This is a bit like a soldier turning up to battle and asking if he can borrow someone’s gun.