The Gardener

Your source for garden related articles, where you can expect to find everything from how-to guides and expert reviews to top tens, FAQ's, news and events. All written by gardeners who are experts in their fields of plants, aquatics, furniture, buildings, landscape and garden design.

GLEE Birmingham Returns Fully For 2021

Following last year's virtual event, GLEE Birmingham returns to the NEC from 14th to the 16th September 2021, back to its normal physical form which we just can't wait to attend!

GLEE

Written by David Coton.
Published on Monday, 2nd of August, 2021.

Review of Barlow Tyrie's Aura Deep Seating Range

Robert Hall reviews the Barlow Tyrie Aura deep seating range, a collection of luxury garden furniture for enjoying the most of relaxing outdoors.

Teak Furniture
Barlow Tyrie
Product Reviews

Written by Robert Hall.
Published on Wednesday, 8th of September, 2021.

GardenSite Exporting Worldwide Despite Post-Brexit & Covid

Despite the struggles that every business is currently facing in the UK in regards to post-Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, GardenSite is still actively delivering worldwide. If a customer wants a product delivered overseas, we'll try our best to make it happen. Robert Hall, GardenSite LLP Chairman explores the challenges of exporting outside of the UK.

Dispatch

Written by Robert Hall.
Published on Wednesday, 17th of November, 2021.

Xtend Cabins Featured On Love Your Garden

Working from home has never been so popular and, to help you get away from any domestic distractions, Forest have introduced Xtend, an exceptional range of garden buildings recently featured by Alan Titchmarsh on ITV's Love Your Garden.

Alan Titchmarsh
Love Your Garden
TV

Written by Martyn Loach.
Published on Friday, 24th of September, 2021.

GardenSite Wins Two Midland Enterprise Awards

The results of the 2021 Midlands Enterprise Awards have been announced and GardenSite is proud to have been successful in two categories...

Awards
GardenSite

Written by David Coton.
Published on Tuesday, 19th of October, 2021.

GardenSite Nominated for Midland Enterprise Awards

The Midlands Enterprise Awards are back for their fourth installment in 2021 and GardenSite are proud to have been selected as a nominee for this year's awards.

GardenSite

Written by David Coton.
Published on Friday, 16th of July, 2021.

Supplying Henri Studio Spares, Warranty Support & Special Orders

GardenSite are working closely with Henri Studio to Supply UK customers with Henri Studio Spare parts, support with UK warranty claims and shipping Henri Studio Bespoke Orders into the UK from the extensive range made in the USA.

Fountains
Statues
Garden Ornaments

Written by David Coton.
Published on Tuesday, 26th of October, 2021.

Review of Barlow Tyrie Teak Cleaner, Colour Guard & Anti Wasp

Robert Hall, the senior partner at GardenSite reveals the tips and tricks that he's learnt over the years of owning teak garden furniture. From using Barlow Tyrie's teak cleaner to colour guard and anti-wasp solution, read on for Robert's guide on the best way of keeping your teak furniture as good as new, all year round.

Hardwood Furniture
Teak Furniture
Barlow Tyrie

Written by Robert Hall.
Published on Wednesday, 1st of September, 2021.

Gardening TV Programmes, What's On and When?

There's no doubt that television provides gardeners with inspiration, sound advice and good ideas, that's why we're all looking forward to new programmes and the return of old favourites in 2022.

Royal Horticultural Society
Monty Don
Gardeners World

Written by Martyn Loach.
Published on Tuesday, 13th of February, 2018.
Updated on Monday, 21st of June, 2021.

What To Do In The Garden In September

Although the growing season is slowly coming to an end, David Coton can suggest quite a few jobs that need to be done over the next few weeks, helping you make the most of what's left of summer and preparing for the arrival of autumn.

September
Lawn Care
Leaves

Written by David Coton.
Published on Tuesday, 29th of August, 2017.
Updated on Friday, 28th of August, 2020.

What To Do In The Garden In November

The summer may be a distant memory but David Coton suggests that there are plenty of gardening jobs that need to be done in November, from why you shouldn't throw away any fallen leaves to how to take care of your vegetable patch.

Autumn
November

Written by David Coton.
Published on Friday, 27th of October, 2017.
Updated on Wednesday, 14th of October, 2020.

What To Do In The Garden In January

Although the days are short and the view from our Garden Centre is dull and overcast, David Coton suggests that one of the most useful ways to start the New Year is to shred your Christmas tree, the needles will provide a great mulch for acid loving blueberries, rhododendrons, azaleas, and hydrangeas.

January
Winter
New Year

Written by David Coton.
Published on Friday, 29th of December, 2017.
Updated on Wednesday, 23rd of December, 2020.