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GARDEN AND PLANT ADVICE

Autumn gardeners embrace the promise of things to come. Although the temperatures are starting to drop, the soil’s still warm, which makes it perfect for planting anything hardy - including annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. Get them in the ground now and they’ll have plenty of time to settle in before winter - and that will result in earlier, more vigorous growth next spring.

September in the garden

Head Gardener Advice

September in the garden

As summer fades and autumn stirs, Ashley shares the simple jobs that make this month so rewarding. From light pruning and taking salvia cuttings to choosing plants for late-season colour, September is a time to both tidy and plan ahead.

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5 top tips for autumn planting

Plant Doctor Advice

5 top tips for autumn planting

Did you know great summer gardens are planted in autumn? Plant Doctor Helen shares her 5 golden rules for autumn planting.

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How to choose the right fruit tree

Planting advice

How to choose the right fruit tree

A guide to rootstocks, how to plant bare root trees and choosing the right fruit tree for your garden.

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Smaller trees for gardens

Planting advice

Smaller trees for gardens

With careful planning and long-term vision, a well-placed tree (or two) will elevate a garden's planting scheme in more ways than one.

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Spotlight on spring flowering bulbs

Planning and planting your spring flowering bulb display is a great way to get creative and experiment with colour. It’s also a cheap and easy way to fill your spring garden with an abundance of colour. Choose a selection and create your own jaw-dropping displays, which could last from January to July.

How and when to plant spring bulbs

Spring bulbs guide

How and when to plant spring bulbs

With a planting guide for popular spring bulb varieties

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When to plant tulip bulbs for colourful spring displays

Spring bulbs guide

When to plant tulip bulbs for colourful spring displays

Wait to plant tulips until the temperature drops, read on for our planting advice.

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When to plant daffodil bulbs

Spring bulbs guide

When to plant daffodil bulbs

Easy-going daffs are forgiving and undemanding

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When to plant allium bulbs

Spring bulbs guide

When to plant allium bulbs

Bold and statuesque alliums are a real garden highlight

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When to plant snowdrops

Spring bulbs guide

When to plant snowdrops

with tips for successful growing

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Crocus Shorts

Autumn planting

Why autumn is such a great time to plant

Resident Garden Designer Lucy Willcox

Plant like a pro

How to lay out a border

Pollyanna Wilkinson

Subtle combinations

A spring combination Lucy loves

Resident Garden Designer Lucy Willcox

Meet Ivy, your plant expert

Our Virtual Gardening Assistant is ready to help via the chat widget below. Get instant answers about plant care, troubleshooting, and recommendations.

Meet our new Head Gardener Ashley Edwards
Meet our new Head Gardener Ashley Edwards

Ashley is dedicated to bringing his expertise and creativity to Dorney Court to showcase horticultural excellence, inspire visitors and invite a deeper appreciation with nature.

Meet Ashley

Meet our new Resident Garden Designer Lucy Wilcox.
Meet our new Resident Garden Designer Lucy Wilcox.

Lucy brings over 20 years of garden design experience to the team, discover her gardening origins.

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Plant size guides

If you're new to buying plants online (or even in real life) here's a guide to what's what and how it works.

Different pot sizes

Buying guide

Different pot sizes

Our plants come in different sizes

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A guide to our bedding & container plants

Buying guide

A guide to our bedding & container plants

Found your favourites but not sure which size to choose? Plant doctor Helen explains all

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