Updated 10/04/25 Potager gardens were invented in France as ornamental kitchen gardens. They combine fruit and veg crops with flowers and herbs to enhance the beauty of the space. The idea is to give ...

Hydration In the run up to your holiday, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the packing and planning. You can forget about what you’ll be leaving behind. Remember that any plants you grow depend on you to ...

Biography David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist and British Plant Profiler, his lectures and books specialise in the characteristics and personalities of plants. Understanding how they adapt ...

And if you see a flower head forming, snip it off immediately before it blooms. Dig up any onions that produce a flower stem. Once they start to set seed they won’t grow any more, and they don’t store ...

Sage is a great herb for cooking and easy to grow. I love sage with cheese, it’s fantastic. Health wise it’s also loaded with antioxidants, containing more than 150 polyphenols. When growing it ...

Climbing hydrangeas are great plants for shade. Hydrangea anomala ‘Petiolaris’ is a good, hardy, deciduous variety with heart-shaped leaves. It’s self-clinging so it requires no support, and it bears ...

David Domoney's Gardening Newsletter An archive of David's newsletter that you can read through. Packed with gardening tips and ideas for every gardener. To sign up to receive the newsletter directly ...

Just one teaspoon of garden soil may contain thousands of species, but there are so many more organisms that are yet to be identified. Bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, algae and protozoa are all ...

Moving into a new home or wanting to give your garden a refresh comes with the task of planning the space to ensure you make the most of the given area. This involves marking each of the elements in a ...

Growing vegetables is both a pleasurable pastime and a guaranteed method of providing tasty, nutritious food to you and your family. It is also a great way to save money on your shopping bills. Timing ...

Relaxed coastal gardens are known for their silvery foliage, grassy greens, and bright flowers. The plants are full of colour, texture, and movement, and they bring a sense of wilderness and freedom.

David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist, Broadcaster, and Author. David has worked with a number of the UK’s leading garden retailers as a plant buyer and strategic consultant. With more than 30 ...