What do you do when you’ve got a tricky corner in the yard where grass never grows, or you just know something’s missing from your garden but can’t quite put your finger on it? Have you ever considered building a garden path? 😁

When it comes to fruit trees, it's worth doing a bit of preliminary research. Be armed with the knowledge of which trees are self-pollinating such as peaches, nectarines and apricots, verses those that need a pollination partner like apples, pears, plums and most cherries (with the exception of Stella, which is self-fertile).

Beautiful drought conscious landscaped garden example Written and edited by Tammy Johnson 30th May 2025 With climate patterns shifting and drought becoming a more common reality for so many of us, as gardeners we’re faced with the new challenge of how to keep our gardens thriving with less water. Gardening during dry times isn’t about giving up and accepting defeat, it’s about getting smart and creative. By embracing some simple alternatives, our gardens can become more resil