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Gardening advice written for Kent and Sussex

Regular, practical tips for south-east England gardeners — expert advice grounded in our region's soils, climate, and conditions.

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What you'll get

Regular tips and advice, evidence-based, and specific to our area.

Climate-resilient planting

Which plants will thrive in Kent and Sussex as summers get hotter and drier and winters get more frequent heavy downpours.

Right plant, right place

Matching plants to your soil — chalk, clay, sand?

Soil biodiversity

No-dig methods, composting, and feeding the underground ecosystem which plants rely on.

Glyphosate-free gardening

Chemical-free weed control that works — and keeps your soil biology intact.

Water conservation

Beat the hosepipe ban with practical tips for south-east England's dry summers.

Seasonal advice

Helpful ideas for your Kent or Sussex garden.

"All tips are written by a qualified landscape garden designer and draw on trusted horticultural sources."

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