Gardening for Everyone
Discover Pansy ‘Cool Wave Berries & Cream’ and the wider ‘Cool Wave’ family, with vigorous trailing growth, large flowers and reliable colour from autumn through winter into spring.
Why ‘Cool Wave’ Pansies Are Made For Winter Garden Colour – And Beyond! Read More
Extreme heat can reveal many interesting details about your plants, soil and growing conditions. Use those lessons to create a stronger, more resilient garden for the future.
What A Heatwave Can Teach You About Your Garden Read More
Meet new Hebe ‘Wild Blue’, a compact evergreen shrub producing up to 150 days of blue flower plumes, attractive variegated foliage and valuable late-season colour.
New Hebe ‘Wild Blue’ Brings 150 Days Of Brilliant Blue Colour To Your Garden Read More
Discover Rebecca Edwards’ practical summer garden care tips, including smarter watering, mulching, shade and drought-tolerant planting to help your plants cope with hot, dry weather.
Summer Garden Care Tips For Hot, Dry Weather Read More
Plan ahead for a brighter spring with YouGarden’s new autumn planting bulbs, including fresh tulips, daffodils, alliums, crocus, hyacinths, muscari and more.
Meet The New Spring-Flowering Bulbs To Plant This Autumn Read More
Shaun Ryan shares simple July garden jobs to keep summer colour going strong, including deep watering, regular feeding, deadheading and making the most of your garden while it looks its best.
How To Keep Your Summer Garden Looking Its Best In July And August Read More
Discover essential July gardening jobs to keep borders blooming and crops productive. Tips for pruning, planting, pest control and summer garden care.
Gardening Jobs For July Read More
Lilac ‘Palibin’ Standard brings classic lilac fragrance, soft summer colour and elegant lollipop-tree shape to even the smallest gardens. Discover why this compact, RHS Award-winning patio tree is our July Plant of the Month.
Plant of the Month – July 2026 Read More
Cut-and-come-again crops are a brilliant way to keep fresh harvests coming from one small space. Discover easy repeat-pick vegetables and herbs for pots, raised beds and kitchen gardens.
What Are Cut-And-Come-Again Crops? And Why Your Kitchen Garden Needs Them Read More
Bring Mediterranean colour to your patio with red Bougainvillea. This sun-loving climber adds instant height, vivid summer impact and holiday-inspired style to pots, doorways and sheltered outdoor spaces.
Why Bougainvillea Is The Ultimate Mediterranean Patio Plant Read More
Explore the beauty of Digitalis Hanabee Deep Rose, with multiple flowering stems providing a vibrant display for your cottage garden.
Digitalis ‘Hanabee Deep Rose’ – The New, Compact Foxglove For Colour And Bees Read More
Learn how long flowering perennials can enhance your garden with continuous blooms and low upkeep costs year after year.
Best Long-Flowering Perennial Plants For A Beautiful Garden On A Budget Read More
Acer Taylors are one of the best Japanese Acer Trees that you can grow in your garden. They are famed for pink and green 5 lobes leaves. Read more here.
What’s So Special About Acer Palmatum ‘Taylor’? Read More
Discover essential gardening jobs for June, including sowing, feeding, pruning, and hanging basket care to keep your garden thriving.
Gardening Jobs For June Read More
Transform your garden with Wisteria ‘Amethyst Falls’. Discover its stunning blooms and graceful presence this June 2026.
Plant of the Month – June 2026 Read More
Discover the Chelsea Flower Show 2026, showcasing breathtaking new roses like ‘Youth Without Limits’ and ‘Parkinson’s Resilience’.
The Six New Harkness Roses Launched At Chelsea Flower Show 2026 Read More
Explore the beauty of summer bedding plants and how to enhance your garden with vibrant colours.
Secrets Of Summer Bedding Plants – How To Create Your Best Displays Yet Read More
Callistemon Red Rocket stands out with its bright young foliage and lasting presence, bringing life and structure to your outdoor space.
Meet The Bottlebrush That Erupts Into Colour Before It Blooms – Callistemon ‘Red Rocket’ Read More
Echium red feathers brings unique colour and structure to your garden with its tall spires of raspberry-red flowers.
Why This New Blazing Red Echium Deserves A Spot In Your Summer Garden Read More
Introducing the essential gardening jobs you should be getting on with in May…
Gardening Jobs For May Read More
Enhance your garden with the striking Pride of Madeira Echium, offering bold blue flower spikes and vibrant silvery-green foliage.
Plant of the Month – May 2026 Read More
Planting roses can transform your garden. Discover the best tips to ensure a successful planting experience.
Plant Your Potted Roses! And Then Do These Five Things Next… Read More
Learn about the benefits of scented plants that bring delightful aromas to your garden and evoke cherished memories.
The ‘Scent-Sational’ Garden! With Rebecca Edwards Read More
Discover the beauty of petunia Pink Sky, a summer favourite that offers vivid pink flowers with unique cream patterns all season long.
Petunia ‘Pink Sky’ – Why This Speckled Petunia Deserves A Place In Every Summer Garden Read More
Discover essential garden jobs for April, from planting and pruning to seed sowing and feeding, to prepare your garden for a vibrant season ahead.
Gardening Jobs For April Read More
Discover the beauty of the April 2026 Plant of the Month: the low-maintenance bottlebrush plant ‘Red Star’.
Plant of the Month – April 2026 Read More
Join our Head Gardener on a journey to Sicily as he curates a unique range of Mediterranean plants for your garden.
A Splash Of The Mediterranean In Your UK Garden! The Sicilian Plants We’ve Found Read More
Discover the wonders of a March garden. Experience the bloom of narcissus, crocus, and tulips as spring arrives.
Why Shaun Ryan Loves The March Garden… And Why You Should Too! Read More
Learn how sweet peas can transform your garden with their stunning blooms and sweet scent. Essential for spring planting.
Sweet Peas! Fragrant Delights For Pots, Patios And Gardens Read More
Get in the know with what jobs and tasks you can be doing in your garden during March. Get your garden in shape for the spring and summer seasons!
Gardening Jobs For March Read More
February 2026 highlights Philadelphus ‘Petite Perfume Pink’ as the Plant of the Month, perfect for vibrant spring gardens.
Plant of the Month – March 2026 Read More
Transform your home with houseplants. Find a variety for every need that fills your space while lifting your spirit.
A Houseplant For Every Need And Every Room Of Your Home Read More
Snowdrops ‘In The Green’ is an easy and reliable way to grow early flowering beautiful flowers.
Why You Should Plant Snowdrops ‘In The Green’ – A Spring Garden Staple Read More
Take a walk through your February garden, where early signs of spring and winter’s remnants create a unique landscape.
A Stroll Around Your February Garden… Spot These Five Signs That Spring Is Upon Read More
Bare root plants, cost-effective and easy to plant in cooler months, promote faster root growth and establishment for future gardening success.
The Advantages Of Bare Root Plants! Why Planting Now Means Stronger Spring Growth Read More
The gardening jobs you can be getting on with this February, to get your planning underway for the growing seasons ahead!
Gardening Jobs For February Read More
Discover the Plant of the Month February: Dahlia ‘Rebecca’s World’. This unique plant surprises with its colourful blooms.
Plant of the Month – February 2026 Read More
Learn about Bare Roots and their benefits for planting perennials. Experience quick growth and gorgeous blooms this season.
Bare Root to Bouquet! Growing Bountiful Blooms From The Cheapest Of Sources Read More
Homegrown fruits surpass store-bought options. Explore the reasons why growing your own fruit leads to better taste and quality.
Why Homegrown Fruits Taste Better And How To Use Your Apples, Pears And Plums! Read More
Kick off the gardening year with the Plant of the Month January 2026: the award-winning Rose ‘Coral Gardens’.
Plant of the Month – January 2026 Read More
The jobs you can be completing in your garden in January. Ignore the winter chills and get planning in your garden!
Gardening Jobs For January Read More
Get on top of your garden tasks for December with our hints and tips. Keep a winter fresh look in your garden!
Gardening Jobs For December Read More
Explore the beauty of the December Plant of the Month, Amaryllis ‘Dancing Queen’, and transform your indoor space.
Plant of the Month – December 2025 Read More
Planting and caring for hedges involves trimming, nutrient replenishment, pest monitoring, watering, weed control, and winter protection for optimal growth.
How to Care for Your Established Garden Hedges – Make Them Lush and Healthy! Read More
Learn the essentials of planting hedges with our step-by-step guide to successfully plant bare root hedges in your garden.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Hedges Read More
Get to work in your garden this November with the YouGarden November tips. Get your space looking good now and ready for next year’s displays.
Gardening Jobs For November Read More
When most of the garden lies asleep, Helleborus niger, the classic Christmas Rose, comes into its own…
Plant of the Month – November 2025 Read More
As natural food sources dwindle, berry-bearing shrubs become a lifeline for garden birds. Discover the best shrubs to plant for autumn and winter berries, from fiery Pyracantha to glossy Holly, and learn how to turn your garden into a wildlife haven filled with colour, life, and birdsong.
Welcome To The Berry Banquet! The Best Shrubs For Feeding Birds In Autumn And Winter Read More
After a long, hot summer, many gardens are ready for a refresh. With the right plants, a little planning and some gentle TLC, you can bring back bursts of colour, texture and fragrance that last well into winter, while setting the stage for a spectacular spring ahead.
How To Love Your Autumn Garden! In The Words Of The YouGarden Head Gardener Read More
Learn how to tell when your fruit trees are ready to harvest with easy tips for apples, pears, plums, citrus, cherries and more.
Knowing When to Harvest Fruit Trees: Easy Tips for Apples, Pears, Plums and More Read More
Find out which plants are the best autumn plants for your garden. Enjoy colour and structure that last into the colder months.
The YouGarden Head Gardener’s Picks For The Best Plants to Add to Your Garden This Autumn Read More
Why Bulbs Make The Easiest And Most Rewarding Spring Displays Bulbs really are pure magic. You pop them into the soil in autumn, largely forget about them, and then, come …
Your Bulb Planting Planner To Make Spring Colour Foolproof Read More
Add designer flair to your garden with Allium ‘Pink Jewel’. Soft pink globes, loved by pollinators, return each year to brighten borders, pots and vases. Your YouGarden Plant of the Month for October 2025!
Plant of the Month – October 2025 Read More
Get to work in your garden this month with our top gardening hints and tips for October.
Gardening Jobs For October Read More
Often overlooked but invaluable, shrubs bring autumn gardens to life with fiery foliage, fragrance and berries. Discover the top varieties that add colour, scent and structure when you need it most.
Your Autumn Shrub Stars! The Varieties You Need In Your Garden This Season Read More
Don’t retreat indoors just yet! With clever lighting, scented plants, firepits and hardy autumn flowers, you can keep entertaining outdoors and make the most of your garden this autumn.
Make The Most Of Your Garden This Autumn Read More
Celebrate International Day of Peace on September 21st by transforming your garden into a sanctuary of calm. Discover five plants that symbolise tranquillity.
Celebrate International Day Of Peace With These Plants That Symbolise Tranquillity Read More
Healthy soil is the secret to garden success. Discover how autumn mulching, compost bins and soil improvers enrich your beds, protect roots and prepare your garden for a thriving spring.
Soil Improver Secrets: Mulches, Compost Bins And Conditioners To Transform Your Garden Read More
World Bamboo Day is the perfect moment to rethink bamboo. Grow it beautifully and in control, with simple tips, clump-forming choices, and a tough root control barrier. Enjoy privacy, year-round colour and calming movement without the spread.
How To Grow Bamboo In Your Garden – The Hacks, Tools And Know-How To Enjoy These Stylish Plants, Without Fear! Read More
Celebrate Positive Thinking Day by learning about how spending time in the garden can help with your mental well-being
Celebrating Positive Thinking Day In The Garden – How Gardening Can Help Your Well-being Read More
Autumn is a vital season for garden wildlife, from hungry birds and late-flying pollinators to hedgehogs preparing for hibernation. Discover five plants that provide food, shelter, and colour in your garden this autumn.
The Best Plants To Give Autumn Wildlife A Hand In Your Garden Read More
Learn how to lasagne plant bulbs for an excellent spring flowering display of variety, colour, and shape.
How to Lasagne Plant Bulbs This Autumn for Your Best Spring Flowering Displays Read More
Plant bulbs like a pro this autumn with our simple, no nonsense tips. Get depth right, point shoots up, plant in generous clumps, stagger bloom times, and more!
Top 5 Tips For Bulb Planting Success This Autumn Read More
There are plenty of garden jobs and tasks to do in September. Follow our guidance to enjoy a good looking space for the rest of the year.
Gardening Jobs For September Read More
Meet Pansy ‘Top Wave’, September’s Plant of the Month. Exclusive to YouGarden, this world-first trailing pansy produces supersized blooms that cascade with colour from autumn to spring, even in changing weather. A true garden essential for baskets, pots and borders.
Plant of the Month – September 2025 Read More
Enjoy repeat-flowering yellow blooms summer after summer with Rose ‘You Are My Sunshine’. Discover the benefits here!
Enjoy Buttery Yellow Roses In Your Garden Every Summer With This Expertly-Bred Variety Read More
There are so many uses around your garden for Pelleted Cow Manure. Discover what these can do for your roses, vegetables, fruits and more.
How This Genius, Completely Natural Garden Product Will Boost Your Fruit, Veggies, Perennials, And Even Your Lawn Read More
Easy to grow, simple to prune, yet so rewarding with yearly yields of gooseberries. Get growing with ‘Invicta’
Homegrown Berries For Pies And Crumbles? Grow Something Unique With Gooseberry ‘Invictus’ Read More
Discover Stella Cherry. Bursting with yearly yields of sweet, delicious cherries. No more trips to the supermarket needed for these treats!
Why The ‘UK’s Favourite Sweet Cherry Stella’ Is So Simple To Grow… Even In Smaller Garden Spots Read More
Grow something unique, spectacular, and completely striking with the three varieties of the Architectural Banana Collection
Create A Mini Jungle In Your Garden With The Architectural Banana Collection Read More
Kickstart the varieties of your home’s houseplant collection with these six beauties. Discover what makes them so popular here!
The Six Game-Changing Houseplants In This Collection Will Revolutionise Your Home’s Display Read More
YouGarden TV presenter Shaun Ryan explains why Acer palmatum ‘Phoenix’ is a great garden choice for stunning foliage and striking stem colour.
Why You Need To Grow Acer palmatum ‘Phoenix’ In Your Garden Read More
Ever fancied growing your own lemons or limes – right here in the UK? It might sound exotic, but with the right know-how, it’s absolutely possible. Read on.
Get Success With Citrus! Grow Fruit-Laden Oranges, Lemons, And More Read More
Rose ‘Amirose’ is a compact, colour-changing rose that blooms for 150 days, ideal for patios and borders. Hardy, easy-care and perfect for beginners.
Plant of the Month – August 2025 Read More
Gardening jobs and tasks you can be completing in August, to continue impressive displays and ensure more later in the year.
Gardening Jobs For August Read More
Plant now, bloom later! Discover our top new spring-flowering bulbs for 2025. All easy to grow, pollinator-friendly, and packed with colour. Perfect for pots, borders or naturalising.
New In: 2025’s Must-Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs Read More Worried about your garden during a hosepipe ban? Discover easy, expert-backed tips to keep plants thriving with less water, from pots and lawns to roses and fruit trees.
How to Keep Your Garden Thriving During a Hosepipe Ban Read More The crucial keys for a healthy plot are perfectly simple and will make a world of difference! Words from managing director and head gardener of YouGarden, Peter McDermott: “I’ve been …
How To Have A Happy Holistic Garden – According to the YouGarden Head Gardener Read More
Bring A Touch Of The Holiday Feels To Your Space When the sun blazes and the soil dries, your garden needs plants that not only survive but thrive. Mediterranean and …
Hot Weather Gardening: 11 Drought-Resistant And Mediterranean Plants for Your Garden Read More
YouGarden Head Gardener Peter McDermott Took a trip to the incredible Tresco Abbey Garden on the Isles of Scilly
A Busman’s Holiday! Peter McDermott Visits The Inspiring Tresco Abbey Garden on the Isles of Scilly Read More
Discover what makes superfruits so ‘super’ and how to grow your own at home. Explore the best varieties for UK gardens, including honeyberries, goji berries and blueberries, and learn about their health benefits, planting tips and care advice.
Superfruits: What They Are and Why You Should Grow Them Read More
Got too many strawberries ripening at once? Discover quick, easy recipes to use up your garden strawberries before they spoil, using simple store cupboard ingredients.
Easy Ways To Use Your Homegrown Garden Strawberries Before They Spoil Read More
Discover why Rose ‘Chandos Beauty’ is YouGarden’s Plant of the Month for July. With exquisite blooms, rich fragrance and award-winning performance, this Hybrid Tea rose is perfect for beds, borders and pots. A must-have for summer gardens.
Plant of the Month – July 2025 Read More
Discover five essential tips to keep your ferns lush, healthy, and vibrant all year round with simple care techniques every UK gardener can follow.
Five Essential Tips for Keeping Your Ferns Fresh and Vibrant All Year Round Read More
Explore the benefits of climbing plants and discover how they enhance your garden’s beauty and ecosystem with perfect companions.
How to Choose Perfect Companion Plants for Your Garden’s Climbers Read More
Master the art of pruning roses for healthier plants and stunning blooms. Learn essential tips for various rose types.
Your Guide to Pruning and Maintaining Your Beautiful Garden Roses Read More
Create stunning hanging baskets with ease using our expert tips on planting, care and design ideas for vibrant garden colour all season long.
How to Create Hanging Baskets That WOW… Without the Hard Work Read More
Bring bold summer colour to your garden with Agapanthus ‘Fireworks’. Compact, exotic, easy to grow, and perfect for pots or sunny borders.
Plant of the Month – June 2025 Read More
Discover the best plants for sunny borders in your garden. Get easy care tips, planting advice, and top sun-loving varieties to brighten your garden.
Thriving in the Sun! The Essential Plants For Your Sunny Borders Read More
Learn how to plant and care for a Monkey Puzzle Tree in the UK. Step-by-step growing guide for this hardy, architectural evergreen.
How to Plant and Care for a Monkey Puzzle Tree Read More
Learn how to grow and care for a Standard Lilac tree with tips on planting, pruning, feeding, and winter care.
Why Every Garden Needs a Standard Lilac Tree and How to Look After It Read More
Discover easy ways to create a safe, fun and dog-friendly garden with tips on plants, layout and pet enrichment.
How to Make Your Garden More Dog Friendly Read More
Discover the best drought-tolerant plants for UK gardens. Low-maintenance, sun-loving varieties that thrive in dry conditions with minimal watering.
Drought-Tolerant Plants You’ll Wish You’d Planted Sooner Read More
Discover May’s Plant of the Month – the Alstroemeria Summer Collection. These hardy, colourful Peruvian Lilies flower for months, thrive in beds or pots, attract pollinators, and make brilliant cut flowers. Plant now for vibrant summer displays and long-lasting garden colour.
Plant of the Month – May 2025 Read More
Discover the best plants for sun, shade and damp spots in your garden with expert tips on what to grow where for thriving, low-fuss displays.
What to Grow Where? Amazing Plants for Sun, Shade and Damp Corners of Your Garden Read More
Learn all about growing in pots and containers – choosing the right pot size and which varieties thrive in pots.
Growing in Pots: The Quick, Easy Way to Transform Your Garden with Colour and Life Read More
Discover how to grow and care for Magnolia plants in the UK with this friendly, expert guide. Learn when to plant, how to prune, and keep your Magnolia blooming beautifully.
Magnolia Care – How to Grow and Look After Magnolia Plants in Your Garden Read More
Japanese Blossom Cherry Prunus Kojo-No-Mai Prunus Kojo No Mai is the best spring flowering cherry bush that you could wish to grow. And it’s really got several characteristics that that …
Flowering Cherry – Prunus Kojo No Mai Read More
Learn how to prune Hydrangeas the right way with this simple, expert guide. Discover when and how to prune for bigger blooms, healthier growth, and longer-lasting garden colour.
How to Prune Hydrangeas in Your Garden Read More
Learn how to plant and care for dahlia tubers in spring for a dazzling summer display of colourful blooms.
How to Plant Dahlia Tubers for a Summer Full of Colour Read More