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As the long nights shorten, Mounton House garden quietly emerges from winter with delicate sprinklings of white narcissi, Scilla siberica and crocuses through the lawns. Daphnes fill the air with frag

Giving garden wildlife a spring in their step

Whether you already own a dog or are thinking of welcoming one into your family, there is a lot to think about. First and foremost, you’ll need to make sure that your home setup is suitable – you want

This is the month of horticultural happiness, and with everything looking fresh, green and lush, even the burgeoning weeds become – briefly – delightful additions to the garden. Selfheal sprouts gaily

Spring is a wonderful time on the edible plot – the season stretches in front of us, full of hope, and everything is bursting into life. This, however, includes common garden pests who are springing i

Winter can leave gardens looking tired, so a gentle clean up, a ‘spring clean’ if you will, is the perfect place to begin. Remove fallen leaves from the ground and consider leaving some tucked beneath