Garden Ideas

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Planting Lavender in a Country Garden

Drainage, sun, spacing and pruning cause most lavender failures. A practical guide to the planting mistakes that leave country garden...

• October 28, 2026

Seasonal Checklist: Preparing Your Country Garden for Autumn

A month-by-month autumn checklist for the country garden, from September cleanup and green manures to October planting, bare-root fruit,...

• October 23, 2026

How to Create a Low-Maintenance Wildflower Border in a Country Garden

A practical guide to planning, sowing, and maintaining a wildflower border that looks relaxed and natural while asking little of your time.

• October 10, 2026