The English Garden

Showcasing the finest of British gardening, The English Garden provides a wealth of inspiration and useful tips. With top-notch coverage and unique photography of both traditional and modern gardens, whether in urban areas or rural settings, each edition is packed with insightful plant articles, practical guidance, and interviews with the designers and gardeners who are shaping the latest trends in gardening.

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These cheery flowers are one of the easiest annuals to grow and burst with vibrant colour

3 days ago | theenglishgarden.co.uk | Clare Foggett

They’re a hardy annual, which means you can sow them in autumn or during spring. Sow in autumn (August to October) and they’ll germinate and then over-winter as small seedlings, in position and ready to grow as soon as the temperature warms up in spring, giving you earlier flowers. Those sown in spring will flower later in summer. You can sow from March to May for flowers the same year.
The best cordless lawn mowers of 2025, tried and tested

3 days ago | theenglishgarden.co.uk | Niamh Collins

Buying a lawn mower is no mean feat when it comes to the sheer variety of models in the market. With boasted benefits such as ease of assembly, long battery life, multiple cutting lengths and value for money, it can be difficult to know what to prioritise for your circumstances. Cordless mowers are often preferable to traditional petrol alternatives due to their ease of manoeuvrability, lightweight designs and low maintenance.
The best gardening shoes to buy in 2025

1 week ago | theenglishgarden.co.uk | Amber-Rose Hurst

With grass to cut, seeds to sow and shrubs to prune, a decent pair of gardening shoes is essential to keep you protected and comfortable during outdoor tasks big or small. Discover our top picks below. Published Date:29 May 2025If you’re prone to reaching for those mucky, old and worn out trainers, swapping these out for a proper pair of gardening shoes will be a godsend.
What to plant in June

1 week ago | theenglishgarden.co.uk | Clare Foggett

June marks the point in the year when gardeners start to see the results of their efforts – crops are ready to harvest, borders are getting into full swing, and everything’s in full leaf. Tender plants are in position ready to do their stuff and the weather’s usually conducive to sitting outside and enjoying it all. Although you can put plants in the ground this month, it’s not the best time of year to plant.
The English Garden team's favourite Chelsea Flower Show Gardens 2025

1 week ago | theenglishgarden.co.uk | Niamh Collins

We asked The English Garden editorial team and our regular contributors which Chelsea Flower Show garden captured their special attention at the 2025 show. When Joe and Laura Carey moved to Norfolk, they were struck by the rural county’s slower pace of life than they were used to.
Joe & Laura Carey’s gold medal-winning show garden at RHS Chelsea 2025 featured the prettiest coastal planting

2 weeks ago | theenglishgarden.co.uk | Clare Foggett

Creamy coloured stone, rusty steel piling used to create raised planting beds, and reclaimed sea timber that still featured the marks of the barnacles and limpets that once called it home, all combined to give the garden a true feel of the coast. Gabions filled with recycled bricks and roof tiles, and the waste off-cuts of stone were carefully stacked to recreate real-life cliff faces that Joe and Laura had photographed. The final layer comprised reeds cut from Norfolk salt marshes.
We catch up with Lucy Hutchings and Kate Cotterill, suppliers of colourful heritage vegetable seeds

2 weeks ago | theenglishgarden.co.uk | Phoebe Jayes

Their digital-first, innovative approach is already proving a hit with growers – and RHS Chelsea Flower Show judges. This week they were awarded a gold medal for their ‘Grow the Rainbow’ exhibit in Chelsea’s Great Pavilion. It follows a gold medal for their debut display at Chelsea in 2024, ‘Edimental’ – an artistic display of heritage veg inspired by the Dutch Masters. Phoebe Jayes finds out how and why the pair set up their business. Lucy: I used to work in fashion.
Our round-up of this year’s must-have products from incredible stone troughs to state-of-the-art glasshouses

2 weeks ago | theenglishgarden.co.uk | Clare Foggett

Corston Architectural Detail are well known for their range of sleek and stylish light fittings and hardware, and have added garden lighting to their range. For those looking for a larger wall light that doesn’t compromise on style, Corston’s Kensington Wall Light with a hand-blown, fluted glass shade could fit the bill. It’s available in bronze, brass or polished nickel finishes and big enough to use on a large exterior wall, but in a refined rather than bulky way.
Manoj Malde’s Tackle HIV Challenging Stigma Garden featured planting in vibrant, life-affirming colours

2 weeks ago | theenglishgarden.co.uk | Clare Foggett

The garden, for ViiV Healthcare, a pharmaceutical company dedicated to HIV treatment, represents an individual’s journey with HIV and a desire for change away from any stigma attached to an HIV diagnosis. “Hexagons reflect the molecular structure of HIV medication, and we’ve used them as a basis for elements of the garden,” says Manoj, “while sculptures by Ralph Bourdoukan are a respectful nod to the past.
New and unusual plants filled the Great Pavilion at RHS Chelsea 2025. Here are some that caught our eye

2 weeks ago | theenglishgarden.co.uk | Clare Foggett

Besides the headline-grabbing new roses launched at this year’s show – David Austin’s striped ‘The King’s Rose’ was presented to His Majesty King Charles III as the show opened, and Peter Beales Roses, Harkness, and Blue Diamond Garden Centres unveiled new roses too – there were new annuals to look out for. Fresh from publishing his book, A World of Sweet Peas, specialist grower Phil Johnson of English Sweet Peas staged his first Chelsea exhibit this year – and won a gold medal for it.