Climate-Resilient Plants
A Visit to Sissinghurst: Lessons from the Delos Garden
What the Delos garden at Sissinghurst can teach us about resilient planting, free-draining soils and choosing plants for hotter, drier summers.
·5 min read
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Climate-Resilient Plants
10 plants that will still be thriving in your Kent or Sussex garden in years to come
The south-east is already the driest region in England — and summers are getting hotter. Here are ten beautiful, drought-tolerant plants that will look after themselves through the toughest August on record.
·5 min read
Right Plant, Right Place
Right plant, right place: the one rule that changes everything in a Kent or Sussex garden
From chalk downland to heavy Wealden clay, our region has some of the most varied soils in England. Match your plants to your conditions and you'll spend far less time watering, feeding, and replacing failures.
·4 min read
Soil Biodiversity
How no-dig gardening transformed my Wealden clay in one season
No-dig isn't just a trend — it's backed by decades of research. For Kent and Sussex gardeners wrestling with heavy clay or thin chalk soils, it's also the most practical approach going.
·6 min read
Glyphosate-Free Gardening
5 glyphosate-free ways to control weeds in your Kent or Sussex garden
With growing evidence of glyphosate's impact on soil biology and pollinators — and with Kent and Sussex home to some of England's most important chalk grassland habitats — many local gardeners are going chemical-free. Here's what works instead.
·5 min read
Water Conservation
Beat the hosepipe ban: 7 ways to use less water in your Kent or Sussex garden
The south-east is the first region to face hosepipe bans every dry summer — and with Southern Water and South East Water both imposing restrictions this August, water-smart gardening has never mattered more.
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Right Plant, Right Place
Plant now for the best spring display: autumn bulbs and perennials for Kent and Sussex gardens
Autumn is the most important planting season in the south-east. Get these in the ground before the first frosts and your garden will reward you from February through to May.
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Soil Biodiversity
How to improve heavy clay soil without digging — the Wealden gardener's guide
Wealden clay is one of the most challenging soils in England — but also one of the most fertile. With the right approach, you can transform it into a productive, beautiful growing medium without breaking your back.
·6 min read
Soil Biodiversity
Getting your Kent or Sussex garden ready for winter: the October checklist
October is the month to set your garden up for success. A few hours of preparation now means less work in spring — and a garden that comes back stronger next year.
·5 min read
Glyphosate-Free Gardening
How to make your Kent or Sussex garden a wildlife corridor — and why it matters
The south-east has lost over 50% of its hedgerows since 1945. Your garden can be part of the solution — and a wildlife-friendly garden is also a more beautiful, lower-maintenance one.
·5 min read