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Gardener's Journal
Dig into the world of horticulture with our gardening advice, tips and a dash of inspiration put together by our team of gardeners and designers.
GARDEN DESIGN
How to plant a border
When you’ve a new space to fill or you’re making a garden from scratch, facing all that undug earth can be overwhelming. What will look good? What will do well? What plants to avoid? Where even to begin? But never fear we’re here with plenty of expert advice, tips and inspiration.
Essential garden advice:
![Trays of vegetable seedlings in a glass greenhouse with green grass outside the glass panels](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/aleksandra-boguslawska-gVbNMfflXI-unsplash.jpg)
GARDENING
Step-by-Step Seed Sowing + 10 Seeds for Beginners
![Door with wild rose bush growing around it](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/darren-richardson-r1wpt6lBdwA-unsplash-1-scaled-e1708442484640.jpg)
OUTDOOR PLANTS
Masterclass: Pruning Roses
![Green lawn with flowers in the foreground, white square table with 6 chairs in the middle and stairs in the backround](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/randy-fath-Cko-B-3jPjM-unsplash.jpg)
GARDENING
How to Avoid a Sad-Looking Lawn
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EDIBLES
April is a Good Time to Grow Herbs
Dig into our stories:
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GARDEN DESIGN
10 of the best in April for colour
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HERBS
April is a Good Time to Grow Herbs
![margaret-jaszowska-VSkxob-Fo_c-unsplash margaret-jaszowska-VSkxob-Fo_c-unsplash](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/margaret-jaszowska-VSkxob-Fo_c-unsplash-scaled.jpg)
OUTDOOR PLANTS
Strawberries Masterclass
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GARDENING
Quick jobs to do in April
![Garden beds in a park with colourful flowers and trees in the background. River flowing on the right side.](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/norikio-yamamoto-7pjnQXsjqw0-unsplash.jpg)
GARDEN DESIGN
Bedding Plants: What Exactly Are They?
![Clematis dark purple flowers in evening light](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/ej-strat-4CxvctOFmVg-unsplash.jpg)
FLOWERS
Clematis Masterclass
![Blue hydrangea blooms](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/jan-ranft-cybbp711b9Q-unsplash-1.jpg)
OUTDOOR PLANTS
Hydrangeas Masterclass
![Branches with pink Cherry blossoms in front of a blue sky](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/hoang-dang-9KAKl4vuVYI-unsplash.jpg)
FLOWERS
Be Inspired by Blossoms
![Balcony with table and green overgrown plants during a sunny afternoon](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/artur-aleksanian-6-nCXHU1hKk-unsplash-1.jpg)
ENVIRONMENT
Tips for Wildlife-Friendly Gardens & Balconies
![Trailing plants surrounding a brick path](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/tim-cooper-XfqGuWevmvs-unsplash.jpg)
GARDEN DESIGN
5 Tips for Shady Gardens
![Magpie sitting on a tree branch in shade](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/david-iannace-P4CeWeCdMw4-unsplash.jpg)
ENVIRONMENT
5 Best Plants for Birdlife
![Three Honeysuckle blooms in front of dark background](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/anya-chernik-Xm31ptPwgXY-unsplash.jpg)
ENVIRONMENT
5 Best Plants for Birdlife
![Hosta leaves. Read "5 Problem-solving Plants"](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/liubov-ilchuk-_6rR_iP06p4-unsplash-scaled-e1706004498765.jpg)
OUTDOOR PLANTS
5 Problem-solving Plants
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INDOOR PLANTS
February is a Great Time to Start With Houseplants
![Six Camellia japonica blooms with dark green leaves in the background](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/aki-nakazawa-I2faElOQLag-unsplash-1.jpg)
FLOWERS
Plant for February: Camellia
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OUTDOOR PLANTS
Masterclass: Wisteria Pruning
![Picture of Wild grasses with a hill of feather grasses on the right during a sunset](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/ines-iachelini-mQClxPvqedk-unsplash-e1708430456786.jpg)
OUTDOOR PLANTS
Be Inspired by Grasses
![Terracotta pots in frong of a brick wall with blue decoratove door](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/img_5244-2-scaled-e1706009715942.jpg)
GARDEN DESIGN
Be Inspired by Pots & Urns
![Stack with Garden Compost behind fence](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/edward-howell-v7G32kVgM84-unsplash-scaled-e1705925774782.jpg)
GARDENING
February is a Great Time to Start Making Your Own Compost
![Robin sitting in a Rowan tree among red berries](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/donald-healy-nid94gQLWoE-unsplash.jpg)
ENVIRONMENT
January is a Great Time to Look After Birds
![Crocus](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/yoksel-zok-2q_e3Q02rJQ-unsplash.jpg)
OUTDOOR PLANTS
Colourful Winter Plants
![Bee on a mahonia bloom cluster](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/dear-sunflower-xt-q_-TWnjg-unsplash-e1705341202777.jpg)
ENVIRONMENT
5 Plants for Winter bee food
![Picture of Snowdrops (Galanthophiles)](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/yoksel-zok-hIJCi7aZtZU-unsplash.jpg)
FLOWERS
Be Inspired by Snowdrops
![Picture of colourful blooms of Hellebores](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/caroline-ashley-zpJyFZD-3jQ-unsplash-scaled-e1704206053105.jpg)
FLOWERS
Plant for January: Hellebores
![Evergreen bushes in front of a wooden door](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/gabriella-clare-marino-eHeRPbOVppM-unsplash-1-e1706006502231.jpg)
OUTDOOR PLANTS
Be Inspired by Evergreens
![Window Box in front of a window with shutters](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/Window-Box.jpg)
GARDEN DESIGN
Winter can be colourful: Plant up a Winter Window Box
![Person in using secateurs, cutting fern branches](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/crystal-jo-PKcTuA_CRAo-unsplash-e1704215893353.jpg)
GARDEN DESIGN
January is a Great Time to Design Your Garden
![Dried plant inside a planter shown from the top](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/khalil-3j0zQe5EAyo-unsplash-e1704273543305.jpg)
INDOOR PLANT CARE
How to Avoid Sulky New Plants
![Window Box in front of a window with shutters](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/Window-Box.jpg)
GARDEN DESIGN
Winter can be colourful: Plant up a Winter Window Box
![Person in using secateurs, cutting fern branches](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/crystal-jo-PKcTuA_CRAo-unsplash-e1704215893353.jpg)
GARDEN DESIGN
January is a Great Time to Design Your Garden
![Dried plant inside a planter shown from the top](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/khalil-3j0zQe5EAyo-unsplash-e1704273543305.jpg)
INDOOR PLANT CARE
How to Avoid Sulky New Plants
Check out our Video Advice:
![Video Advice: 5 Houseplants Mistakes to Avoid in Winter](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/Thumbnail-3-2-576x1024.png)
![Video Advice: Tips for a Perfect Holiday Wreath](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/Thumbnail-4-1-576x1024.png)
![Video Advice: Meaningful Gift Ideas for Christmas](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/Thumbnail-1-1-576x1024.png)
![Video Advice: Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh Throughout The Holiday Season](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/Thumbnail-2-2-576x1024.png)
![Video Advice: Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh Throughout The Holiday Season](https://thenunheadgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/images/Thumbnail-2-2-576x1024.png)