David’s Blog
How to grow phlox
Phlox are an old favourite having been grown in British gardens for more [...]
How to look after Forsythia?
Updated 15/02/25 Forsythias are hardy, robust shrubs. What's more, [...]
Pruning raspberries: early mid & late varieties
Updated 11/02/25 Raspberries are very easy to grow. Give them the best [...]
Best plants for shade
Updated 11/02/25 Shade in the garden is inevitable. Some gardens have small [...]
What is peat-free compost?
Compost being sold on garden centre shelves are more often labelled as 'peat-free'. Peat [...]
How to make your own terrarium
Updated 10/02/25 Incorporate a contemporary design with soothing, natural elements that are a [...]
Top 12 rose alternatives for Valentine’s flowers
This Valentine's day, though red roses might reign supreme, here are twelve alternative [...]
How to plant shrubs, trees and hedges with bare-root stock
Updated 07/02/25 Autumn is a great time to get new shrubs, trees and [...]
Wild About Gardens – How to build a pine cone ladybird hotel
Updated 6th of February 2025 Ladybirds are probably the most popular member of [...]
Wildlife garden: how to build a log pile to attract insects
Updated 6th February 2025 Britain was once almost entirely covered in woodland, [...]
David Domoney’s Newsletter February 2025
February in the garden Hi , February might be the shortest month of [...]
How to grow camellias
Updated 04/02/25 Call in the spring with camellias. These hardy shrubs have glossy evergreen [...]
Top Job – Prepare vegetable beds for sowing
Now is the perfect time to start making preparations for growing this year’s selection [...]
Plants for a Purpose – Plants for a conservatory
A lack of greenery outside in the garden always makes us appreciate greenery [...]
Top Ten Plants February 2025
In February, snowdrops are in full flower in many parts of the country. And, [...]
How to layer-plant flower bulbs
The unique thing with bulbs is [...]