Growing Nicely — Practical Gardening Tips & Ideas
Growing Nicely
Practical gardening tips, plant know-how, and design ideas — without the fluff.
Start with the foundations of long narrow garden design: simple zoning, sightlines, and planting structure that work in small UK spaces. Then dive into plant choices like hollyhocks, steal ideas from Chelsea gardens, and make the most of tight plots with vegetables in containers and no-dig beds.
Start with garden design
Garden Design & Classics
How to Design a Long Narrow Town Garden
Smart ways to split space into useful, beautiful zones.
How to Grow Hollyhocks
Classic cottage-garden towers of colour — easy when you know how.
Chelsea Flower Show 2016: Gardens
Photos and ideas from a standout year at Chelsea.
Gorgeous Plants & Ideas from Marks Hall Garden
Plant combinations worth trying at home.
Fresh how-tos and seasonal ideas to try next — practical projects that pair well with the design guides above.
New & Practical
Best Vegetables to Grow in Containers
Small space? No problem. Productive veg for pots and planters.
Top 5 Chilli Varieties to Try
From mild warmth to blazing heat — and where to find quality seed.
How to Start Seeds Indoors
Timing, light, and watering basics for strong transplants.
No-Dig Garden Beds for Beginners
Build fertile beds fast with cardboard, compost, and mulch.
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