Gardener's tips

Looking after more than 200 gardens has taught us a thing or two, so here our gardeners share some of their tips for a blooming beautiful garden

Ian Buckler
Rhubard stems and leaves in a wheelbarrow

Gardening tips for the summer 

How do you keep your garden looking its best during the summer months? We asked Ickworth's Assistant Head Gardener, for his top tips.

Gardeners working in the Walled Garden at Gibside, Tyne & Wear

Top tips for gardening in hot weather 

When it's hot outside, the experienced gardeners that keep our gardens looking great all year round urge you not to panic. Follow their top tips and your gardens and lawns will survive the heatwave.

Spider web in the garden at Bateman's

Nine ways to build a wildlife friendly garden 

You can follow in the footsteps of our rangers and help save wildlife at home. Here are nine ways you can bring more nature to your garden.

How you can help
The 'carpet beds' on the parterre at Waddesdon Manor

How to make a carpet bed 

Create a carpet bed inspired by the gardening team at Waddesdon Manor in your own garden.

Rose arch at Mottisfont

How to make a rose arch 

Jonny Bass, Head Gardener at Mottisfont, explains how to make your own rose arch in an easy step by step guide.

A pile of seasonal produce dug up from a vegetable patch

Make your own compost 

Our gardeners have written some top tips for making your own compost at home. Follow this cost effective, step-by-step guide to help your garden - it will help reduce waste, too.

Give compost a go
Cotehele Gardeners strip flowers for the Christmas garland

Gardening events 

We run lots of garden-related events, from talks about specific plants to more general how-to style guides for gardeners looking to get the best out of their gardens.

Garden events near you
Volunteer gardeners planting, tending and harvesting Walled Garden produce that is used in the tea-room and sold in the shop

Make your bed and grow in it 

Manure hot beds are a great alternative to growing seedlings in a greenhouse. They're easy to make and allow you to grow for longer too. The team at Acorn Bank can tell you more.

Produce from one of our kitchen gardens

Growing for your table 

Get the most out of your garden by following these tips from our team for growing veggies to eat at home.

" I was a Head Gardener for twenty years and you never stop learning. You need to be creative, prepared to try new things and inspire a wide range of people. "
- Ian Wright, lead gardens adviser
The oriental inspired Water Garden at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire

Listen to our podcast about gardens 

Download or listen to episodes from our podcast series that explore our most important historic gardens and meet the staff and volunteers who care for them.

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Challenges for our gardeners
A gardener on a hydraulic cherry picker trimming the yew hedge behind a statue of Hercules. Powis Castle and Garden, Powys, Wales

Don't try this at home 

Keeping our famous yew tumps at Powis Castle in tip-top condition is no easy feat but our gardeners make the task look easy.

Trimming tips

Gardener's essentials

See our range of decorative and practical items for making your garden great

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For garden lovers

Love gardens and gardening? Browse all our gardening content in one place to find your next inspiration.

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