When the summer flowers are starting to die back, it’s the perfect time to give the garden a new lease of life for the autumn. You can also look back at what has gone well and plan ahead for the following year. Autumn is the perfect time to plant because the warm soil will help roots to establish quicker, and...

For many, using fewer pesticides in the garden is the starting point to a greener garden. If you care about nature and the wellbeing of pets and family too but you don’t know where to start, we can help! The good news is natural choices also yield fantastic results.

It can be overwhelming to know what you need when you are getting started gardening, so we’ve put together a guide to the essentials.

For a vibrant display of colourful blooms later in the year, fill your beds and containers with summer flowering bulbs as soon as the risk of frost has passed.

Orchids are one of the most elegant and beautiful of all the houseplants, and because they have slightly different needs, they can be thought of as a difficult plant to look after. However, they are quite simple to care for if you learn about their unique needs.   In the wild, most orchid species would grow on the bark of...

It’s important to prune your plants at the right time of the year.  Many plants that are dormant in winter will benefit from pruning now, particularly fruit trees and bushes, roses and some shrubs.

Potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables, and they are surprisingly easy to grow, even on a small patio or balcony.

In recent years, the UK has seen its fair share of wintry flurries. Many of the plants that are grown in our gardens are perfectly hardy and, if growing in the ground, are not damaged by low temperatures. However, there are some easy ways to give your garden extra protection against snow, cold snaps and generally unpredictable weather patterns...

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year to get creative and add your own personal touches to your festive home. Watch our short ‘How to’ video with four simple steps to help you achieve a beautiful Christmas wreath or garland to wow your guests this season.

Find out how to brighten the night with our guide to lighting your home this Christmas!

Colin, our resident plant expert, has been advising Notcutts customers about their gardening needs for many years,  and here are a selection of some of the questions he has answered through our "Ask Colin" service:   I am growing bamboo in pots; do they need any maintenance? Watering is the main requirement. Ideally stand on a saucer. You can divide...

Over the last few years, there has been an increase in the popularity of houseplants, partly due to more people working from home and wanting to create a fresh and welcoming environment. As well as creating a mini makeover for your home, plants can help your health and wellbeing by improving the air quality as well as your mood. When...