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Gardening Inspiration
Inspiration for your garden. Whether you’re looking to plant some new flowers or start a vegetable patch, take a look at our guides to spruce up your outdoor space.
11 Tips for an Incredible Winter Garden
Our Top 5 Summer Bulbs
At the end of spring, it’s easy to think that the season…
How To Create a Balcony Garden In 3 Steps
With more and more studies showing that green space reduces stress, there’s…
Our Top 10 Shade Loving Plants For Cottage Gardens
If you have a shady spot in your garden, then you’ll know…
How To Create A Milk-Jug Greenhouse
If you want to start sowing seeds before your final frost date…
Choosing The Right Rose For Your Garden
Roses are a quintessential part of any garden, adding beauty, fragrance and…
Explore Vertical Gardening
Explore our innovative vertical gardening tips to help you transform your space into a productive and intriguing garden. Whether you’re looking to get the most out of a small space or try something new, our expert advice will guide you every step of the way.
Vertical Gardening Statistics
7 Benefits of Vertical Gardening
If you’re looking to maximise the amount of planting area available to…
Our Top 12 Fruits and Vegetables To Grow In a Vertical Garden
If you’re looking to grow as much fruit in your garden as…
11 Best Plants to Grow in a Vertical Pallet Garden
Vertical pallet gardens are a great way to maximise your outdoor space…
The 11 Best Plants for Stackable Planters
I’ve always loved stackable planters as a way to create a vertical…
7 Creative Vertical Garden Ideas For Your Balcony
No matter what size your balcony is, vertical gardening is a great…
Balcony Gardening Tips
Discover our creative tips to help you transform your balcony or rooftop into a beautiful green space. From adding privacy to growing vegetables and even planting trees on your balcony, we’ve got you covered.
How To Grow Herbs On Your Balcony
Growing herbs on your balcony is one of the easiest and most…
11 Bug-Repellent Plants For Your Balcony
As summer arrives, we all look forward to enjoying more time on…
How To Grow Berries On Your Balcony
Growing berries on your balcony is a delightful way to enjoy fresh,…
Top 5 Flowering Plants For Your Balcony Garden
If you’re living somewhere with only a small balcony, like we were…
7 Planting Ideas To Create a Private Balcony
When my wife and I moved into our flat, we wanted a…
Choosing The Right Pots & Containers For Your Balcony
Before moving house and getting access to our country garden, my wife…
Indoor Gardening Advice
Even if you don’t have any outdoor space, you can still start your green-fingered journey.
Growing Vegetables Indoors
At Our Country Garden we’re passionate about growing in any space, from…
How To Grow Spinach Indoors
In our opinion, spinach is one of the best crops to grow…
How To Create an Indoor Herb Garden
Growing herbs indoors allows you to add fresh, homegrown flavours to your…
How To Create A Milk-Jug Greenhouse
If you want to start sowing seeds before your final frost date…
Keep Up With your Gardening Jobs
Stay ahead of the game with our month-by-month gardening guides to help your garden stay in top shape.
January Garden To Do List
While we’re still in winter and not much is growing in our…
February Garden To Do List
As we start to see the first signs of spring in our…
March Garden To Do List
As the chill of winter begins to fade, March brings the first…
April Garden To Do List
Spring is here with beautiful spring bulbs brightening up the landscape. April…
May Garden To Do List
As the spring bulbs start to fade and herbaceous borders burst into…
June Garden To Do List
The longer days and warmer temperatures make June one of my favourite…
July Gardening To Do List
July is typically one of the hottest months of the year, offering…
August Garden To Do List
August is typically the hottest month of the year, offering the perfect…
September Garden To Do List
As the temperatures start to cool from the highs of August, the…
October Garden To Do List
Now that the sunny days of summer have left us, there’s still…
November Garden To Do List
As we head into November, the garden undergoes a remarkable transformation, from…
December Garden To Do List
As December unfolds, most of the gardening jobs have been done for…
Our Latest Guides
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11 Tips for an Incredible Winter Garden
Discover how to create a beautiful winter garden that thrives during the colder months with these…
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The 11 Best Plants for Stackable Planters
I’ve always loved stackable planters as a way to create a vertical garden. There’s something about…
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11 Best Plants to Grow in a Vertical Pallet Garden
Vertical pallet gardens are a great way to maximise your outdoor space by adding greenery and…
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How to Make a Vertical Garden with a Pallet: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re looking for a cheap and beautiful way to start a vertical garden in your…
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How to Create a Vertical Garden In Your Space
Vertical gardens are a great way make any outdoor space that you have both look beautiful…
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How Much Can You Grow In A Vertical Garden? A Guide To Maximising Your Space
Vertical gardening is a great way to maximise the produce you can grow in your garden,…
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Our Top 12 Fruits and Vegetables To Grow In a Vertical Garden
If you’re looking to grow as much fruit in your garden as possible, then you need…
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The Complete Guide To Creating a Vertical Garden Bed
While many gardeners believe that they need the perfect plot to start growing, that’s not the…
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Vertical Gardens On Your Fence
If you want to have a productive and beautiful outdoor space, then creating a vertical garden…