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Making confetti out of your home-grown flowers is a profound way of adding extra sentimental value to a wedding. Nurturing your own blooms into a way to celebrate a special day is really rewarding. Pl

Ensure all the plants in your garden are giving their best performance by keeping them sufficiently fed and hydrated. Azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias start to form next year’s flower buds from la

The best way to get an abundance of cut flowers, be it for a wedding or a bedside posy, is to grow them yourself. You can, as I often do, simply go outside into the garden and snip a handful of whatev

Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

A cutting patch, whatever the size, will give a warm glow of satisfaction in the garden, says Sue Fisher

Spend some relaxing time in your garden, ideally every day, deadheading your annual flowers. It’s a great opportunity for some gentle mindful reflection as you work. Deadheading also tidies up the flo