These Perennials Will Survive Any Summer. And theyre beautiful! The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-03-18 | Beautiful but tough perennials that will thrive in both hot, dry summers and cool, wet ones. Plant recommendations from Antique Perennials, a top Australian perennial plant retailer whose summers are usually hot and dry, but have recently been cool and very, very wet! (Meanwhile we got the hot dry summer in the UK!). Most plants suitable for USDA zones 5-9 (and cooler), all the UK, plus parts of Northern Europe, Canada, South Africa and, of course, Southern Australia!00:00 Welcome00:20 Antique Perennials: antiqueperennials.com01:40 Tips on starting to plant up a perennial garden02:46 Stipa gigantea (Golden Oats) Hardy to minus 28C/minus 20F03:16 Persicaria affinis (Fleece flower) Hardy to minus 40C/minus 40F03:40 Sedum (now Hylotelephium) 'Autumn Joy' Hardy to minus 40C/minus 40F04:14 Panicum 'Blue Steel' (try 'Heavy Metal' if you can't find Blue Steel) Hardy to minus 34C/minus 30F04:39 Stachys 'Big Ears'05:02 Achillea (Yarrow) 'Moonshine'. Hardy to minus 40C/minus 40F05:28 Lepechinia salviae (Chilean Pitcher Sage) Hardy down to minus 10C/15F05:53 Aster 'Twilight' (Erybia x herveyi) Hardy to minus 40C/minus 40F06:57 Crocosmia 'Miss Scarlett'. Hardy to minus 20C/5F07:48 Phlomis russeliana Hardy to minus 28C/minus 20F08:21 Do the larger persicarias survive a hot dry summer as well as Persicaria affinis?09:07 Allium 'Millenium' Hardy to minus 28C/minus 20F09:37 Grasses make a perennial garden10:34 Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' (Feather reed grass) used as a hedge. Hardy to minus 34C/minus 30F11:56 Beautiful borders playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmCjrR_RaI01_mGKMaTlx_gfFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
6 Reasons Why Your Flower Border isnt Flowering (and How to Fix It)... The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-07-22 | Why isn't your border full of flowers? Or is there a particular plant that just won't flower in your garden? You'd be surprised at some of the reasons why plants don't flower - and yet the solutions are simple. Flower farmer Sue Oriel of Country Lane Flowers explains the 6 most common reasons why your garden isn't as full of flowers as you'd like (and what to do about it)00:00 Do you think that adding fertiliser will make your flowers bloom? Not always...00:26 Country Lane Flowers: countrylaneflowers.co.uk00:50 The number one reason for garden plants not flowering01:35 How the age of the plant affects flowering03:13 Dead head more to get more flowers03:23 How to Create an Amazing Flower Border video: youtu.be/qxVxUDkiwWs04:40 Pruning at the wrong time06:12 Too much or too little fertiliser07:54 Sowing seeds too lateFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
How to turn a wide shallow backyard into the perfect garden The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-07-15 | Top garden designer Posy Gentles on how to design a wide shallow garden - how to divide up the space and make it look longer, with before-and-after pix and best tips! 00:00 The first step in designing a wide shallow garden00:48 Garden designer Posy Gentles: posygentles.co.uk01:00 What the wide shallow garden was like to begin with01:32 The shed - before and after01:54 My rough plan of what the garden looked like before01:56 How Posy divides up a wide shallow garden02:39 How to use planting to break up a wide shallow garden04:06 Don't make the mistake of clearing the centre of a shallow wide garden04:15 Create areas so you have a 'journey'05:18 Connect the areas of the garden to each other05:48 More ideas for shallow wide garden design05:59 Start a garden from scratch and on a budget (Jo Rutherford) youtu.be/rMRbibeG5_Q06:40 Small garden in Margate renovated with a sense of place: youtu.be/574dqqi6FRc07:17 Use vertical space - cautiously!07:53 Garden design ideas playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmAV4WG42hsw-GNi77pGkU-mFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
High summer garden tips & tour - lavender, thugs & re-vamping the border... The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-07-10 | Do you prune lavender cautiously or do you cut back hard? See what works for us! Also are 'thugs' a good thing and how is the re-vamped border doing?00:00 Where is The Middlesized Garden and what climate does it have?00:39 Have one big 'wow' factor element in each season01:18 How to prune lavender so it lasts a long time02:35 The north-facing shady border03:03 The back border - the battle of the 'thugs'05:11 Re-wilding or neglect?05:29 The re-vamp of the main border...06:28 How far apart to plant perennials06:36 Shopping for plants - how to choose the best plants for your garden: youtu.be/L2Wz3TKR82U07:05 Fill gaps with annuals (plants that grow, flower, set seed and die in one year)08:27 Re-vamping the border playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmAfSAmm4LpMyQQrvQAQNZkMFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Puppy-proof your garden - the tips that really work vs those that dont! The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-07-01 | Our real-life puppy has been challenging the most recommended 'puppy-proof your garden' tips - so here are the ones that really work vs the advice that may be a waste of time. Let me know what you think! 00:00 This is Ozzie - testing 'puppy-proof your garden' tips01:03 Check your boundaries01:28 Clear away and store sharp or breakable objects01:40 Make ponds and mini-ponds safe02:00 Store household, garden, garage or swimming pool chemicals safely02:17 What about poisonous plants? It's complex...03:45 Does your puppy eat gravel?04:16 Protect the bird feeder - puppies shouldn't eat fallen bird seed05:04 What to do if your puppy eats snails05:40 Plant poisoning isn't the major cause of dog poisoning05:55 91% of vets say chocolate is the main cause of poisoning in dogs06:55 The 'puppy-proof your garden' tips that DON'T work!Join 'Behind the Scenes at the Middlesized Garden to get extra behind-the-scenes footage and tips:youtube.com/channel/UC9l0mKCZRMJCZ-UFwDgrUjw/joinFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
10 best ideas for your garden from BBC Gardeners World Live 2023... The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-06-17 | We can't make our gardens look like show gardens, but we can pick up brilliant tips and ideas from them. My pick of the ideas from the show gardens at BBC Gardeners World Live this year.00:00 Why our gardens are never like show gardens!00:20 BBC Gardeners World Live shows: bbcgardenersworldlive.com00:29 Ways of using vertical space01:14 Don't forget space under things01:57 Video on how to make a container pond: youtu.be/F93kYgcbBOw02:20 Corten steel - the contemporary materials for pots, raised beds and sculpture03:00 Recycle - make a rockery out of bricks or rubble03:34 Video on how to create a rock garden: youtu.be/whDfzvMn9Zw03:38 Edimentals - making grow your own look decorative04:32 Consider foliage colour when planning planting05:20 Foliage-only garden by Kiran Vaidya of Hefty's Garden heftysgarden.wixsite.com/heftysgarden05:47 Use pots in borders to make plants stand out06:40 Video on slug resistant plants and how to deal with slugs & snails: youtu.be/_qeEWPY50Vc07:08 Some plants look best as solo specimens07:38 James Fenneberg border: jamesfenneberg.comJoin 'Behind the Scenes at the Middlesized Garden to get extra behind-the-scenes footage and tips:youtube.com/channel/UC9l0mKCZRMJCZ-UFwDgrUjw/joinFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
How to create a beautiful container pond The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-06-10 | It's easy to create a pretty pot pond, but there are a few things you need to know before you fill it with water! How to make a container pond out of a trough, a barrel, a stone sink...or anything that will hold water.00:00 What container can I use for a pond?00:37 Why a container pond is a good idea01:17 How to turn an agricultural drinking trough into a container pond02:14 How deep should a container pond be?02:41 Should you add soil to a container pond?03:03 How to minimise mosquitoes in a container pond03:52 Where to place your container pond04:59 Think about access to plugs or taps when placing the mini pond05:59 How to choose plants for a container pond07:50 How to create different levels in a mini pond09:13 Can you fill your mini pond with tap water?10:00 Wildlife friendly tips playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmC47mvZplRxbYtKsSL3WtKNJoin 'Behind the Scenes at the Middlesized Garden to get extra behind-the-scenes footage and tips:youtube.com/channel/UC9l0mKCZRMJCZ-UFwDgrUjw/joinFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Transform a shady corner of your garden with a stunning stumpery The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-06-03 | If you've got a shady spot under trees, use tree stumps and logs as decoration and to create a 'stumpery' - and it's the perfect solution to areas with big tree roots too. See top stumpery tips from the gardeners at Doddington Place Gardens and garden designer Posy Gentles. 00:00 Welcome00:24 Doddington Place Gardens doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk01:05 Why have a stumpery?03:10 Where to get tree stumps for your stumpery03:30 Can you pick up a tree stump if you find it lying around in the countryside?04:22 Can you dig up tree stumps?05:02 How to place tree stumps in a stumpery06:50 What plants do you plant in a stumpery?08:41 How to create a rockery video: youtu.be/whDfzvMn9Zw09:19 What plants to plant around tree roots?Join 'Behind the Scenes at the Middlesized Garden to get extra behind-the-scenes footage and tips:youtube.com/channel/UC9l0mKCZRMJCZ-UFwDgrUjw/joinFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Shopping for plants - how to choose the best plants for your garden... The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-05-20 | Award-winning plant grower Rosy Hardy of @RosyHardyGardening shares her secrets on how to choose the best plants when you're plant shopping in nurseries and garden centres.00:00 Welcome00:14 Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants nursery: hardysplants.co.uk00:21 How to choose plants when shopping 00:37 Check the base of the plant!01:48 Make a list or plan02:00 Is your border sunny or shady?02:25 Think about your theme or feel for that border02:50 When is the plant going to flower and how long will it flower for?03:17 Contrast flower shapes and foliage textures03:50 Use 'see-through' plants04:13 You don't have to have all bigger plants at the back and smaller ones at the front05:03 Think about how wide the plants will be when fully grown05:35 Use annuals and biennials to fill gaps06:08 How far apart should plants be planted? (easy tip)07:09 Always ask the questions07:42 Most plants will grow in pots08:43 Plant into a pot just a little bigger than the plant's rootball09:45 Brilliant borders playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmA5kOEitfgzW9HlMKLUsOZpJoin 'Behind the Scenes at the Middlesized Garden to get extra behind-the-scenes footage and tips:youtube.com/channel/UC9l0mKCZRMJCZ-UFwDgrUjw/joinFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
3 garden disasters - which one is heading towards YOUR garden? The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-05-13 | The garden LOOKS fine - but it's been hit by three of the most difficult-to-deal with gardening disasters. And they're all increasing in gardens around the world - at least one may be heading towards your garden. How to deal with box moth caterpillar, tulip fire and invasive non-native plants!00:00 Welcome00:29 The box moth caterpillar00:16 What does the box tree moth caterpillar look like?01:50 How to get rid of the box moth caterpillar05:20 Does the box moth caterpillar spread to other non-box plants?05:50 How to recognise tulip fire06:15 What to do about tulip fire06:45 How to deal with the invasive non-native plant07:12 Why native plants are important09:42 How can a bird feeder be harmful to birds?Join 'Behind the Scenes at the Middlesized Garden to get extra behind-the-scenes footage and tips:youtube.com/channel/UC9l0mKCZRMJCZ-UFwDgrUjw/joinFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Start a garden from scratch - and on a budget! The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-05-06 | When Jo and Simon Rutherford moved into their recently built home, the garden was a bare lawn going up to the fence line. They have transformed the space by using basic DIY tips and easy-to-grow plants. With tips for wide or shallow gardens. This garden is open 14th May in Whitstable in Kent, via the National Garden Scheme. See:findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/33777/whitstable-joy-lane-gardens Jo is a professional gardener and her website is: http://www.thehelpfulgardener.co.uk00:00 Welcome00:29 Jo Rutherford gardens at http://www.thehelpfulgardener.co.uk00:49 The garden 'before'01:24 Take time to think about the garden and assess how you use the space01:40 A diagonal design for a wide, shallow garden02:22 Paint the fence dark to make it 'recede'02:57 Replacing ugly concrete pavers03:57 Inexpensive planting06:07 Easy DIY upcycling ideas06:19 Wine bottle edging07:04 Brick edging07:44 In a wide, shallow garden you don't need to hide the veg bed07:55 A pallet 'window box' style planter and ladder with pots09:13 Add wildlife friendly features to a new build garden09:58 An easy 'bug hotel ball' from hanging baskets10:44 Paint and upcycling second-hand garden furniture11:22 A rustic arch made from fallen branches, bamboo and willow Join 'Behind the Scenes at the Middlesized Garden to get extra behind-the-scenes footage and tips:youtube.com/channel/UC9l0mKCZRMJCZ-UFwDgrUjw/joinFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Tired of tulips that disappear year on year? This tulip comes back and spreads reliably... The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-04-30 | When I plant a clump of tulips, they look great the first year. Then 2 come back the second year and after that odd tulips pop up. This tulip, 'Ballerina', clumps out and comes back for years.Join 'Behind the Scenes at the Middlesized Garden to get extra behind-the-scenes footage and tips:youtube.com/channel/UC9l0mKCZRMJCZ-UFwDgrUjw/joinFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Weed or wildflower? Would you weed out green alkanet? The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-04-26 | In these new weed-friendly times, should we stop trying to get rid of green alkanet? It loves growing at the base of a wall!Join 'Behind the Scenes at the Middlesized Garden to get extra behind-the-scenes footage and tips:youtube.com/channel/UC9l0mKCZRMJCZ-UFwDgrUjw/joinFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Garden style ideas - find the one thats perfect for you The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-04-22 | Deciding on a garden style makes choosing hard landscaping, garden furniture and plants SO much easier. My first garden styles video has the 12 basic garden styles, and this video has 10 more, many suggested by you (thank you!). If you haven't seen the first Top 12 garden styles video it's here: youtu.be/IBZbjNUesHI00:00 Welcome00:31 Top 12 Garden Styles video: youtu.be/IBZbjNUesHI00:45 Naturalistic or prairie style gardens01:09 Michael McCoy's tips on naturalistic planting youtu.be/1i18ZutJV8c01:51 Video on tough perennials that will survive rain and drought:youtu.be/8Yeihq61_TU 02:26 Eco-friendly garden style02:57 A small wildlife garden in town video: youtu.be/CaK2unUklNg04:13 Upcycled or recycled garden style05:31 The plant lover's garden06:00 The Horti-Culturalists YouTube channel: youtube.com/@thehorti-culturalists06:29 Interesting garden shed ideas including Stephen's sheds: youtu.be/Emq6oa3-w1w06:30 City or courtyard garden style07:24 The rock, mountain or alpine garden style07:50 Rock garden style tips: youtu.be/whDfzvMn9Zw08:25 Woodland garden style09:50 Native plants garden11:24 Rustic garden style12:01 Food forest/potager/edible garden styleJoin 'Behind the Scenes at the Middlesized Garden to get extra behind-the-scenes footage and tips:youtube.com/channel/UC9l0mKCZRMJCZ-UFwDgrUjw/joinFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Make a garden border on a budget - how to save money on creating a beautiful herbaceous border The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-04-16 | I've checked out the most popular tips for saving money on planting a garden border. Then I worked out how much each tip actually saves me - and what the pros and cons of each tip are. Not every tip works for everyone! And while your plants may be cheaper (or more expensive), and your currency different from mine, the percentages savings can tell you a lot about how to save money when you create your own new garden border. 00:00 Welcome00:22 How to re-vamp your border video: youtu.be/BuWs8wqetYs00:55 How much does it cost to plant a border?01:10 Make a list before shopping01:50 For a free download of the Middlesized Garden Beautiful Borders Checklist: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/the-middlesized-garden-beautiful-borders-planning-checklist02:16 The Great Dixter Plant Fair is held twice a year: greatdixter.co.uk/pages/events/category/whats-on02:34 Is it cheaper to buy from local independent nurseries or garden centres?03:17 Plant perennials and shrubs instead of annuals04:07 Re-use some of the plants you already have05:15 When is the cheapest time of year to buy plants?06:06 Dyson's Salvia Nursery and Great Comp Garden: greatcompgarden.co.uk06:09 How to grow salvias video: youtu.be/2zOkpJ52T4006:33 Propagate plants - Fraser Valley Rose Farm video on taking cuttings from 4 different types of plants youtu.be/BwI_R7VO4Js07:59 Grow from seed08:45 Use plants which self-seed easily09:40 Buy smaller sizes of plants10:30 Total amount saved with cost-cutting tips Join 'Behind the Scenes at the Middlesized Garden to get extra behind-the-scenes footage and tips:youtube.com/channel/UC9l0mKCZRMJCZ-UFwDgrUjw/joinFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Untangle weed roots when youre planting or moving plants - dont plant perennial weeds! The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-04-13 | How to avoid transplanting perennial weeds into your bordersJoin 'Behind the Scenes at the Middlesized Garden to get extra behind-the-scenes footage and tips:youtube.com/channel/UC9l0mKCZRMJCZ-UFwDgrUjw/joinFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Spring garden tour - and the pros and cons of plants that help suppress weeds! The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-04-09 | It's spring and the garden is shooting up - and so are the weeds! Here I look at the pros and cons of plants that will help suppress weeds - but could they be too invasive for you? Plus launch of the Middlesized Garden 'Behind the Scenes'. 00:00 Welcome00:21 Size and shape of the Middlesized Garden, also the weather & climate01:08 Dealing with frost damaged plants 01:51 The parterre - cutting down the ornamental grasses in pots02:22 Euphorbia 'Wulfenii' (Mediterranean spurge) 02:57 Smynium perfoliatum (Perfoliate Alexanders) - is it too invasive?03:30 No Mow May04:00 Plants that help stop weeds?04:54 Comfrey - check whether it's too invasive for your area05:04 Getting rid of ground elder by covering it up05:36 Two different meanings of 'invasive'06:41 Why I'd rather have comfrey than ground elder07:52 Launching 'Behind the Scenes' on the Middlesized Garden08:47 Spring gardening tips playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmDUeQFH-_QqIfLCO3b4u5qAFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Did you know that the warmest spot in your garden is a micro-climate just outside your window? The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-04-05 | If you want to keep borderline tender plants safe, then use the space nearest to your house wall. Walls absorb sunlight during the day, and have some retained heat from your heating too, so it creates a micro-climate. Plants emerge earlier nearer to the house than further away. See how my plants emerge several weeks early if they're kept in a pot close to the wall. For garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Which are the most useful garden tools? Youll be surprised.... The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-04-01 | In this video, Dan Cooper of Dan Cooper Garden (dancoopergarden.com) explains which garden tools are essential and which are the most useful garden tools. You don't need to buy and store lots of tools - these are the best ones for the most common gardening jobs, especially if you have a smaller garden.If you're new to gardening, this video covers the basics of the tools you need. So you can build up your garden tool collection over time, and not waste money on buying tools you rarely use.The recommendations are not brand specific and the tips should help you shopping for tools wherever you are. Many of Dan Cooper's favourite tools are available from Dan Cooper Garden (some in links by the time stamp below). There are also Amazon (affiliate) links to tools I use myself. 00:00 Welcome 00:15 Dan Cooper Garden: dancoopergarden.com00:18 The most essential garden tool - a trowel00:51 The pros and cons of copper tools (Copper trowel: dancoopergarden.com/products/copper-trowel-deva)01:40 The second most useful tool - secateurs/pruning shears. Secateurs from Niwaki dancoopergarden.com/products/niwaki-mainichi-secateurs and Felco:amzn.to/3JYvN09 02:32 Gardening gloves! Nitrile gloves: dancoopergarden.com/products/niwaki-gardening-gloves-medium and Leather gloves: dancoopergarden.com/products/tough-touch-glove-mens04:38 Why a dustpan and brush is next05:19 Get a really good bucket! Hardware stores or Amazon: amzn.to/3nwz1AG05:53 How to group pots and other container garden tips: youtu.be/yfnzPsEWuIE06:04 How to grow chrysanthemums video:youtu.be/nfVnWF5nXMY 06:26 A lawn-mower or a strimmer? You may not need both!06:58 A spade07:39 A hand fork08:10 A weeding tool - claw cultivator or grubber08:52 Hand hoe09:05 Snips for dead-heading. Niwaki dancoopergarden.com/products/niwaki-forged-snips or Darlac amzn.to/3zkgZUY09:30 How to Make a Flower Border Look Amazing (Frances Moskovits) youtu.be/qxVxUDkiwWs10:35 Pruning saw11:25 Shears12:00 Knee pads or kneeler12:50 A hose pipe or watering can13:55 A wheelbarrow or flexible trugs15:33 Beginner gardener playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmAh8h12YKl_2tc4VftUPP6fFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
15 million views....so thank you! The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-03-29 | YouTube has told me that the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel has had over 15 million video views, so I'd like to say thank you to everyone who has watched the channel, and also the garden experts, garden designers and head gardeners who have shared their wisdom and experience here!Subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Outsmart Slugs & Snails: The Secret to Growing Slug-Proof Plants in Your Garden! The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-03-11 | Plant expert Stephen Ryan of @thehorti-culturalists explains how to keep slugs and snail from eating all your plants, using slug-resistant plants and other cunning techniques, which work wherever you live. 00:00 Welcome00:23 The Horti-Culturalists YouTube channel: youtube.com/@thehorti-culturalists00:47 How to get rid of slugs and snails naturally02:38 Grow young plants in pots up on shelves03:02 Woody shrubs and trees are generally slug resistant03:56 Do coffee grounds, crushed eggshells, copper tape or horticultural grit deter slugs and snails?06:17 Plants with hard and shiny leaves are slug/snail resistant 06:40 Late season flowers can be more slug resistant because of the weather07:42 Plants with resinous herby leaves are slug/snail resistant10:24 Plants with furry/fuzzy leaves are slug/snail resistant10:32 Roses are slug/snail resistant11:05 Are rare plants more slug/snail resistant than common ones?12:20 Mix slug-resistant plants with vulnerable ones 13:10 Manual ways of controlling snails14:40 Garden tips and techniques playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmDZi6nOU6kPz3a8qLxvhJ27For garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Garden borders and structure - dont miss out on this easy win! Lessons from Cloudehill gardens The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-03-05 | Paths, pots, pergolas...walls, hedges, evergreens and arches - they can really transform your garden borders. Here Jeremy Francis of Cloudehill Gardens and @thediggersclub shares the secret of starting a brilliant border with the structure. 00:00 What is garden structure?00:28 Cloudehill gardens & The Diggers Club: https://cloudehill.com.au/00:46 Beautiful borders playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmCjrR_RaI01_mGKMaTlx_gf02:05 Walk through the hot and cool borders02:55 Advantages of planting borders on a North-South axis03:33 Start your border structure with what you've got04:01 Choosing trees for a small garden: youtu.be/i3Om4PJRNMY04:07 Use hedges for boundaries, punctuation points and to divide space04:54 Use foliage contrast to improve your border's structure05:27 The power of evergreen shrubs in your border05:46 What type of garden path is best?06:25 Use pots to improve structure in your borders07:08 5 ways to display pots in your garden: youtu.be/U11GMl5IkGI07:17 Improving your garden structure with arches07:59 Tour of the plants in the border with JeremyFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Gardening for biodiversity - why changing the rules is good news for garden lovers! The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-02-24 | Discover an easier, more relaxed and flower-filled gardening style! Instead of an endless list of chores, the @TheRHS is now advising us to let go of some of the old gardening rules and garden in a different way. Gardening for biodiversity means leaving leaves on borders, less mowing and filling your garden full of plants and plants and flowers. Here I talk to the Royal Horticultural Society's Senior Wildlife Specialist, Helen Bostock and the Principal Horticultural Advisor, Leigh Hunt to find out why changing the rules is good news for garden lovers as well as the environment. If you're looking to garden for biodiversity, then this video is for you! By understanding the basics of gardening for biodiversity, you'll be on your way to creating a garden that is full of life and beautiful to look at!RHS wildlife friendly tips: rhs.org.uk/wildlifeCover photo of sparrow on canna by Molly Hollman: mollyhollman.myportfolio.com00:00 Welcome00:39 The Royal Horticultural Society: rhs.org.uk01:14 The Wildlife Garden at RHS Hilltop Wisley. Sculpture by Tom Hare01:33 What is biodiversity in the garden?03:20 Slugs and snails can benefit your garden - don't call them pests!03:40 A wildlife friendly garden will help control slugs, snails, aphids and more03:54 Even the smallest garden can help - the importance of wildlife corridors05:05 Three easy steps to make your garden more biodiverse07:51 Does leaving your lawn long damage it?08:41 Why you don't need to water your lawn in a drought08:59 Cutting a lawn after leaving it long09:39 What are the big mistakes to avoid if you want a biodiverse garden?10:05 Pull up a paver and plant it up10:50 Think about 'input' and 'output' - reduce your input to save money and be more biodiverse11:23 Leave autumn leaves on borders: youtube.com/shorts/PREn71Wo6zY?feature=share14:57 How to make your own potting compost13:39 'Right plant, right place' - choosing plants that will grow well in your garden also saves money and environmental resources14:50 New ways of gardening playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmC-l-9hucD4BXre5GjJo4gJFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
How to clean & maintain your garden tools - make them last longer and work better! The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-02-18 | Most garden tools will last a lifetime if you clean and maintain them properly. Here Dan of Dan Cooper Garden shows how to clean, sharpen and maintain garden tools, secateurs and pruning shears. He'll show you what cleaning materials or tools you need and how to use common household cleaners if you don't have the specialist gear. 00:00 Welcome00:09 Dan Cooper Garden (online shop with gardening advice, accessories, tools and furniture) :dancoopergarden.com00:23 Why cleaning your tools makes them last longer and work better00:52 How to clean forks, trowels and spades02:42 How to get dried dirt off garden tools02:59 Redecker Garden Tool Brush from Dan Cooper Garden: dancoopergarden.com/products/garden-tool-brush03:11 How to remove rust from garden tools03:56 How to clean and maintain copper tools04:47 How to restore wooden tool handles05:16 How to maintain shears/secateurs 08:34 Crean Mate:dancoopergarden.com/products/crean-mate08:42 Camellia oil - dancoopergarden.com/products/camellia-oil Sharpening & care kit also available from Felco: worldoffelco.co.uk/categories/spare-parts/saws/sharpening-and-care. Linseed oil 09:27 Professional tool companies such as Felco and Niwaki have repair and maintenance services. 09:59 How to use household cleaning products to clean your secateurs/shears10:27 Astonish - The Good One available from many stockists including amzn.to/3Kn0cHF11:00 Disinfect shears and secateurs regularly.11.53 Niwaki sharpening stone dancoopergarden.com/products/niwaki-sharpening-stone12.19 Felco specialist secateur/shears sharpener: amzn.to/40Qkqzc12:47 Gardening tips and techniques playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmDZi6nOU6kPz3a8qLxvhJ27Note: links to Amazon are affiliate and help support this channel. Other links are not affiliate. Felco serviced one pair of secateurs free to review the service. No other payments or free products are involved.For garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Garden tips and tour - whats looking good, winter pruning, winter damage to plants and more The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-02-11 | Winter garden tips & tour: pruning is the most important job in the garden in winter and early spring. Even though different plants have some different techniques, you can learn the overall principles of pruning and you won't go far wrong. And why the principles of pruning apply if you're facing winter damage.00:00 Welcome00:36 Tour of the Middlesized Garden in winter01:46 The border re-vamp - it's completely cleared at last03:53 The basic principles of winter pruning05:10 What to do with winter damaged plants06:22 How to prune hydrangeas video: youtu.be/SX8KCNUAQWA07:21 Check tree ties and stakes - don't leave them on for too long07:42 How to plant a tree video: youtu.be/cecir4wb2fE08:03 The progress of the 'mini meadow'09:37 Garden design ideas playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmAV4WG42hsw-GNi77pGkU-mFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Brilliant Herbaceous Border Inspiration from Professional and Private Gardens The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-01-28 | What makes a good herbaceous border? If you're planning to make your flower borders look stunning, don't miss these tips and ideas from inspiring private and professional gardens. I've put the tips I'm going to use myself when completely revamping my main herbaceous border this year - and setting myself the challenge of making my herbaceous border look better than it ever has! So do join me - wherever you live, these tips will help you transform your own borders. 00:00 Welcome00:32 Clear your border first01:50 Using yellow in herbaceous borders02:18 6 Perennials That Flower All Summer video: youtu.be/xZr4n75Cr6g03:24 See more of Great Comp Garden in the Expert Tips on Salvias video: youtu.be/2zOkpJ52T4003:38 A white flower bed border - how to use white06:20 Rosy Hardy YouTube channel:youtube.com/@UCAqAumqgJ3NoIPYDZGxZL4g 06:55 Doddington Place Gardens in Kent: doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk07:14 Joff Elphick's Pot & Cloche podcast: joffelphick.co.uk/podcast07:20 Blue in a herbaceous border08:00 How to create stunning garden borders with Tom Brown video: youtu.be/SQRTVeCLHmE08:20 Think about foliage shape when planning a flower border08:59 Reds and pinks together in a herbaceous border09:25 How to plant a stunning perennial border video with Steve Edney: youtu.be/1QWrbmxnJAI The argument over the persicaria is at 14.34.09:47 How to place plants by height in a herbaceous border10:09 'Hot' herbaceous borders10:24 See more of Gravetye Manor Hotel's autumn borders in 6 Best Shrubs for Late Season Colour video: youtu.be/GciMgkU7NtE10:46 Naturalistic planting design - how to get it right in your own garden video with Michael McCoy garden design: youtu.be/1i18ZutJV8c10:49 Contrast plant shapes in your herbaceous border - round, upright and horizontal11:15 See more of this garden in How to Make a Flower Border Look Amazing video: youtu.be/qxVxUDkiwWs12:15 Middlesized Garden Beautiful Borders Planning Checklist: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/the-middlesized-garden-beautiful-borders-planning-checklist12:35 Beautiful borders playlist - videos to transform your garden borders: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmCjrR_RaI01_mGKMaTlx_gfFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Garden Design Q and A The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-01-21 | We talk about how to start from scratch, garden privacy, where to place a shade tree and more.* To see Jane Beedle's garden (she refers to it in the Q&A): youtu.be/p8cjOk2USWo* For video on garden privacy: youtu.be/LwW5zF5phmQ* For US Complete Guide to Garden Privacy: amazon.com/dp/191636361X* The UK Complete Guide to Garden Privacy book (print or Kindle): amzn.to/3D8pSTJ* The Complete Guide to Garden Privacy book as a pdf:themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/product/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy* Middlesized Garden blog post on how to increase your garden privacy: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/how-increase-garden-privacyFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Should You Put Up a Wild Bird Feeder If Your Neighbors Have Cats? The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-01-21 | Do garden bird feeders put the birds in danger from predators like cats? Cats aren't the only bird predators, so the more choices birds have, the easier it is for them to make safe choices of where to feed! But there are no perfect answers... For more wildlife garden tips that work, see: youtu.be/hvnmRx_DVoAJoel Ashton's Wild Your Garden YouTube channel: youtube.com/@UCy_H60cYA9eIh02uwiLal_A 00:00 Welcome00:16 Roamwild bird feeders00:19 Finches Friend bird feederFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
How to choose the best garden furniture for your garden The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-01-14 | Should you choose rattan, wood, metal or stone/stone composites when buying chairs, tables and benches for your garden? What you need to know before setting out to buy garden furniture, with lots of pictures for inspiration. It took me three months to research new garden furniture options for my garden, but you can save time just by watching for 10 minutes! 00:00 Welcome00:19 See more of this garden in this video: youtu.be/jRkfOVNa9a400:27 Find more of Pollyanna Wilkinson's garden design advice here: youtu.be/5kQQDGUOXlg01:00 Low maintenance garden by Posy Gentles: youtu.be/yiPB7n6ELc401:11 Garden furniture by Dan Cooper Garden: dancoopergarden.com01:35 When is the best time to buy garden furniture?02:11 Which garden furniture can be left outside?03:04 Which style garden furniture to choose?03:13 How to link your house and garden video: youtu.be/jRkfOVNa9a405:03 What's the difference between rattan and wicker?06:30 Outdoor cushions tips07:29 DIY garden furniture or built-in seating08:08 Garden design tips from Charlotte Rowe Garden Design: youtu.be/HtsqXEMeocM08:14 Cottage garden mash-up video from The Digger's Club, Heronswood: youtu.be/dZoaPY86hnY08:30 Contemporary garden design ideas on the cheap video: youtu.be/p8cjOk2USWo09:40 Should garden furniture match or can you mix it up?10:23 Find your own garden style playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmBMYlR5i43Qh6ujFyAC7_nwFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Is it too late to plant bulbs in January? The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-01-04 | You can pick up some bargain bulbs in the shops in January - but is it too late to plant them? I've planted my bulbs right up to the end of January - provided the ground isn't frozen or covered in snow, of course.For garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
8 Top Gardening Goals - and how to achieve them The Middle-Sized Garden 2023-01-01 | How to achieve a better garden this year! Identify and write down your gardening goals - you're more likely to achieve them. I've picked the top 8 gardening goals and identified what might stop you achieving them. Happy New Year!00:00 Welcome01:01 Gardening goal: make a compost heap02:28 How to make easy compost video: youtu.be/_0fwi_Ix24002:39 Gardening goal: clear a cluttered corner03:50 Ideas for a difficult shady corners video: youtu.be/C6F6Reobj7804:01 Gardening goal: Revamp the garden to fit in with lifestyle changes04:32 How to link your house and garden video: youtu.be/jRkfOVNa9a404:39 Video on how to design your garden if you're not a garden designer: youtu.be/5kQQDGUOXlg04:45 5 garden design tips and 2 mistakes to avoid: youtu.be/HtsqXEMeocM04:56 Gardening goal: grow more fruit and veg05:28 The Cloud Gardener - YouTube channel on balcony gardens: youtube.com/@UCGUlqRaS_tuUIJz7OUOzw8A 05:38 Good fruit and veg growing channels - try each one to see which suits you best:Charles Dowding youtube.com/@UCB1J6siDdmhwah7q0O2WJBg Huw Richards: youtube.com/@UCeaKRrrpWiQFJJmiuon2WoQ Liz Zorab at Byther Farm: youtube.com/@UCe0Ha5QljsCV5UqIkobBrcQ Lovely Greens (Tanya): youtube.com/@UCL5rTpHIfmKzmRcp7yiKjJw Sean's Gardening World: youtube.com/@UCPqCByYpHD66ebkhDfDvHcw 06:10: Gardening goal: make your garden more wildlife friendly06:26: Wildlife friendly gardening tips: youtu.be/hvnmRx_DVoA07:23 Rose growing tips video: youtu.be/CsOAr8mZrnA07:52 Gardening goal: a more sustainable garden08:19 How to make home-made organic fertilisers: youtu.be/LaMREENk_-408:58 Easy care, sustainable lawns video: youtu.be/ABX-1FhZCtk10:49 Gardening goal: make the garden more low maintenance11:01 10 Low Maintenance Plants for a Stylish Garden video: youtu.be/yiPB7n6ELc411:15 Low maintenance evergreen garden video: 11:23 No Dig For Flower Gardens youtu.be/MqfFOdup8Wc11:39 Gardening goal: save water in the garden12:53 A wildlife friendly garden that re-routed rainwater from gutters into a pond: youtu.be/CaK2unUklNg14:09 How to achieve your garden goals playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmCAw05OL_WgTyE-xYTz4X_-For garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
A year in the garden - the highs and lows of 2022 The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-12-28 | This year's highlights in the Middlesized Garden - including a fried August and a frozen December. Music licensed from Soundstripe: Rising by Quiet LakeFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
6 Things to Enjoy in Your Winter Garden The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-12-10 | You don't need to work in your winter garden - just enjoy it!Music licensed from Soundstripe: Winter Morning by Dario BenedettiFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Best garden design tips of the year.... The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-12-03 | My pick of the best garden design tips of the year from the lovely garden designers, head gardeners and talented garden experts I've interviewed on the Middlesized Garden. Including @thehorti-culturalists @TheGardenist @thediggersclub @thefrustratedgardenerdanco4738 00:00 Welcome00:28 Dan Cooper Garden: dancoopergarden.com00:40 How to group pots and other container garden tips: youtu.be/yfnzPsEWuIE01:44 Garden designer Shaun Mooney: potwell.co.uk01:49 Rented garden ideas - create a stunning garden in pots: youtu.be/ABuhSJ-45-s03:17 Garden designer, author and broadcaster Michael McCoy: https://thegardenist.com.au/03:22 Naturalistic Planting Design - how to get it right in your own garden: youtu.be/1i18ZutJV8c05:59 Bill Bampton, head gardener, Heronswood, The Diggers Club: https://www.diggers.com.au/pages/heronswood06:08 Cottage garden mashup - how to adapt English cottage garden style:youtu.be/dZoaPY86hnY 08:51 BBC Gardeners World Live, Birmingham: bbcgardenersworldlive.com/whatson/2023-tickets08:54 BBC Gardeners World Live ideas video: youtu.be/tLTBwmkx-NA11:29 Doddington Place Gardens: doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk11:38 The rock garden revival - how to create a rock garden: youtu.be/whDfzvMn9Zw13:38 Francine Raymond: www.kitchen-garden-hens.co.uk13:42 How to link your house and your garden: youtu.be/jRkfOVNa9a414:14 The Horti-Culturalists YouTube channel:youtube.com/@thehorti-culturalists 14:20 Don't hide an ugly shed! Inspiring shed ideas: youtu.be/Emq6oa3-w1w16:51 Where to start with a neglected garden: youtu.be/VAYj2L7d57sFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Did you know that most trees are PLANTED WRONG? The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-12-02 | It's #nationaltreeweek in the UK, but did you know that most trees are planted wrong? Top tree planting tips above and full video on how to plant a tree here: youtu.be/cecir4wb2fEMusic licensed from Soundstripe: Over the Years by MomentsFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Winter Pots Q And A The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-11-26 | Your questions on winter pots answered.Winter pots and planters ideas video: youtu.be/vzYQtqT7x1QHow to plant a winter window box: youtu.be/8Fx8kunoNFEFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Growing chrysanthemums - what you really need to know! The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-11-12 | You can grow chrysanthemums in a range of gorgeous colours and shapes. Some people think they don't like chrysanthemums or say they're difficult to grow! But they're not! Hardy chrysanthemums are wonderfully long-lasting, colourful flowers, both in the garden and in the vase. Dan Cooper of Dan Cooper Garden sorts out the chrysanthemum-growing myths from the truth. Find out which ones are easy to grow and how to grow them to provide brilliant late season colour in your garden.Dan Cooper Garden: dancoopergarden.com00:00 Welcome00:18 The difference between florists' chrysanthemums and hardy chrysanthemums00:50 Dan Cooper Garden online gardening advice and store: dancoopergarden.com01:05 How to group pots in a 'border' + pot growing tips youtu.be/yfnzPsEWuIE01:40 How to start growing chrysanthemums03:10 When to plant chrysanthemums outside03:40 How to 'pinch out' hardy chrysanthemums 04:55 How to plant hardy chrysanthemums05:39 How to stake or support hardy chrysanthemums08:10 Do you need to deadhead chrysanthemums?08:40 How to look after hardy chrysanthemums in winter10:29 Do chrysanthemums grow in pots?11:00 How to grow salvias video: youtu.be/2zOkpJ52T40For garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Autumn Garden Tour: Tips & Facts + NEW T-SHIRTS, HOODIES and TOTES! The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-11-04 | What to think about in the garden now, what to do with leaves and see our new organic, sustainable range of t-shirts, hoodies and totes! Free postage & packing this weekend (Nov 4/5th)The Middlesized Garden Teemill store: the-middlesized-garden.teemill.com00:00 Welcome00:23 How Save Your Garden from Stressful Weather with Harry Baldwin of Borde Hill Gardens: youtu.be/tMvTOGXwE7s02:47 Why you may not wish to prune back dead parts of a plant03:16 Revamp a border - top tips from experts: youtu.be/BuWs8wqetYs04:05 The long border at the back also suffered from summer weather04:39 Trim topiary from late summer through the autumn/fall05:04 Good alternatives to box for clipping into topiary video: youtu.be/QwTR7VjPokE06:24 Plant, plant and plant again hoodie: the-middlesized-garden.teemill.com/product/unisex-plant-plant-and-plant-again-hoodie06:53 Gardeners Learn by Trowel and Error hoodie: the-middlesized-garden.teemill.com/product/gardener-s-hoody-21095206:57 No mistakes in gardening t-shirt: the-middlesized-garden.teemill.com/product/unisex-no-gardening-mistakes-t-shirt07:43 Leave leaves on your borders, but clear from paths, terraces and lawns09:10 Best bulb for autumn - Nerine bowdenii09:48 Autumn (fall) garden tips playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmAw3e__Yau8P1hs10LP803oFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Why you can leave autumn leaves in your borders... The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-11-02 | You don't need to rake #autumnleaves out of borders - leaving them is better for your garden and saves you time and effort
Designing a new border - top tips from garden experts The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-10-29 | Does your flower border need a complete revamp? Or are you starting from scratch with a new border? At the Middlesized Garden, we're renovating our main herbaceous border, so we'll take you through how to do it, step by step.00:00 The best time of year to revamp a flower bed00:21 Tom Brown of West Dean Gardens westdean.org.uk/gardens00:25 Steve Edney and Lou Dowle, The No Name Nursery Kent twitter.com/stevenedney400:29 Posy Gentles garden designer: posygentles.co.uk00:32 Jane Beedle, former garden designer and cookery influencer: instagram.com/janebbakes01:33 Which plants to plant in autumn and which in spring: youtu.be/80qKSvYlMnE01:48 15 really resilient, drought tolerant plants (which can also cope with rain!): youtu.be/teMYyXl9vv801:58 When revamping a border or starting from scratch, dig all plants up 02:30 To design a low maintenance garden: youtu.be/yiPB7n6ELc402:36 Pick through the soil thoroughly to get out roots of perennial weeds03:05 Cover the whole border with 3"-4" garden compost, well rotted manure or other soil improver04:24 Measure the garden and think of a theme or colour before choosing plants04:35 How to create a stunning perennial border video: youtu.be/1QWrbmxnJAI04:56 How to create cottage garden style: youtu.be/u0Me96RiM5c05:02 Naturalistic Planting - how to get it right in your garden video: youtu.be/1i18ZutJV8c05:08 Research plants and make a plant list before you go shopping06:08 Decide if your border is sunny, shaded or part-shaded and choose appropriate plants06:48 The Middlesized Garden Beautiful Borders Planning Checklist: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/the-middlesized-garden-beautiful-borders-planning-checklist07:09 How to Create Stunning Garden Borders: youtu.be/SQRTVeCLHmE07:16 Buy fewer varieties of plant and more plants of each variety08:20 How far apart to plant plants?09:18 Beautiful Borders playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZRLHPUbGmCjrR_RaI01_mGKMaTlx_gfFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
The very BEST time to plant perennials + top tips on filling a gap in your border The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-10-15 | Henry Macaulay of Marchants Hardy Plants on the best time to plant, how to fill gaps in your border and other expert border tips.00:00 Welcome00:22 Marchants Hardy Plants: marchantshardyplants.co.uk00:30 Secret Gardens of the South East by Barbara Segall amzn.to/3CAXRmP (note that Amazon links are affiliate, see below)01:01 What's the best time to plant perennials, shrubs and trees?01:40 Which plants should be planted in the spring?02:37 How to fill gaps in a border03:02 Why you need to clear a good space for new plants in a border03:25 How to choose plants to add to an existing border04:16 Contrast different shapes of flower or plant05:05 Adding grasses to a border06:58 Henry's top plants for a beautiful herbaceous border07:08 How to grow salvias video: youtu.be/2zOkpJ52T4008:30 How to keep plants in pots over winter to plant in spring09:30 Check what treatment your plants need by keeping the label or asking the people who work at the nursery10:07 Two more top tipsFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
5 GARDEN IDEAS FROM GREAT DIXTER The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-10-09 | If you go to Great Dixter Garden in Sussex, you'll pick up so much inspiration for your own garden. Here are five ideas for you that I spotted there today.Great Dixter House & Garden: greatdixter.co.uk#shorts Music licensed by Soundstripe: Electric Calm by The RealistFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Salvias - Expert Tips on How to Grow These Long-Lasting Garden Flowers The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-10-01 | Salvias add flower colour to your garden throughout summer and autumn, often flowering for months at a time. Top salvia expert William Dyson of @GreatCompGardenPlatt and Dyson's Nurseries explains how to choose, grow and prune these beautiful flowers. 00:00 Welcome00:15 Dyson's Nurseries: dysonsalvias.com Great Comp Garden: greatcompgarden.co.uk00:52 Why you should grow salvias01:25 Where can you grow salvias?02:06 What plants go well with salvias?03:10 Can you grow salvias with roses?03:50 Growing salvias with fruit trees04:27 Can you grow salvias in pots?05:23 Why isn't my salvia flowering?05:36 Do you need to fertilise salvias?05:53 What pests or diseases do salvias get?05:56 Capsid bug on salvias07:01 When to plant salvias07:32 How to prune salvias (also how to deadhead salvias)09:20 Do you need to water salvias?09:40 What do you do with salvias in winter?10:53 Should I mulch salvias and if so, what with?11:45 Are salvias good for wildlife?12:43 Can salvias be moved?For garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Growing Daffodils - Plant Now for Months of Beautiful Flowers in Spring The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-09-23 | Now is the time to plant daffodil bulbs - and if you want a brilliant spring garden, daffodils will give you months of flowers for very little effort. I've decided to grow more daffodils in the garden, and only to grow tulips in pots from now on - because daffodils are so reliable. 00:00 Welcome01:23 Daffodil planting guide from de Jager bulbs:dejager.co.uk/1084/Planting-GuideThe RHS rhs.org.uk/plants/daffodils/growing-guideSarah Raven daffodil planting guide: sarahraven.com/articles/how-to-plant-and-grow-narcissi-daffodils.Other planting guides searchable on the internet01:45 What's the difference between a daffodil and a narcissus?01:50 When is the best time to plant daffodils?02:14 What zones and countries can you grow daffodils in?02:38 Where to grow daffodils in the garden?03:11 Can daffodils grow in shade?03:30 How to plant daffodils03:40 How deep to plant daffodils?04:26 How far apart to plant daffodils?05:27 What tools to use for planting daffodils05:57 Should you add fertiliser when planting daffodils?07:50 When should you water daffodils?09:06 Planting daffodils in the lawn09:32 Looking after daffodils - the most important advice!10:04 What does it mean when 'daffodils go blind' and what can you do about it?10:32 Do you need to deadhead daffodils?11:05 How to choose daffodils11:40 How to plant daffodils so they look good in the gardenFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Clear away dead plants or wait and see? Why its sometimes better to wait... The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-09-21 | No-one wants to see dead plants in their garden, but if a plant has been hit by weather extremes, then sometimes it just shuts down rather than dying. In the recent heat wave, many of my plants appeared to die, but I didn't cut back the dead or dying parts. I watered them and waited for rain - and I'm so glad I did. This tip can also work for plants hit by sudden cold weather, too - although, of course, sometimes a plant dies and that's that!For garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #shorts #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Q&A - answering your questions on trees, soil, planting and the Middlesized Garden.. The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-09-10 | Should you plant more trees? What's the difference between mulch and compost? What advice did you wish you had when you started gardening? I'm answering your questions on gardening and the Middlesized Garden....00:00 Welcome00:49 Should I plant more trees if I live in an area where water is scarce?01:52 A neighbour's trees run along my fence and the tree roots make it difficult to plant there. What can I do?02:56 Is it a bad idea to plant trees too close together?03:36 I've planted a mature tree recently but the soil is too wet for it. Should I move the tree or improve the soil?04:13 When can I move a tree?04:24 What's the difference between compost and mulch?05:06 My plants haven't grown well - what have I done wrong?06:01 How to garden in heavy clay soil?06:37 What are good alternatives to peat based composts? I've generally found Melcourt to have a good range of peat free compost: amzn.to/3qrxz0q (note that Amazon links are affiliate)07:51 What are your three best anchor plants?08:37 What is the ideal planting distance and what does 'plant in 3s' mean?09:47 I want to plant shrubs along a drive, for a formal, elegant look. Should I use lots of one shrub or several different kinds of shrub?10:27 Could I have a long border with prairie planting down the middle of my long, thin garden, with lawn on either side?11:28 Monalogue YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/monalogue11: 30 How did you start gardening? (and more about me and the Middlesized Garden)12:25 The best advice for beginner gardeners13:14 Sisters in Law by Nina Bell (one of my pseudonyms):amzn.to/3qqYDNt13:28 The Middlesized Garden blog: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk14:00 YouTube Creator channel: youtube.com/c/youtubecreators14:17 Rosy Hardy Gardening: youtube.com/c/RosyHardyGardening14:51 The Night Lawyer: amzn.to/3qqZ7DhFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
12 drought tolerant plants that will also be happy if it rains! The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-09-04 | Even if your summers are getting hotter and drier, you can still get the occasional wet summer. So if you're thinking about filling gaps in your garden with more drought tolerant plants, you also want them to be happy if it rains too. Last summer the UK had twice the normal rainfall and this summer was a record-breaking drought. Jane Beedle's garden that looked good in both summers, so here are the plants that survived both the dry and wet weather. 00:00 Welcome00:54 Jane Beedle instagram.com/janebbakes01:27 The weather here - equates to a Zone 9 in winter, but usually with much milder summers02:00 Should you water newly planted plants in their first summer?02:17 How to plant plants 02:53 Larger, more mature shrubs will need watering03:22 How to water trees03:53 Start your planting design with your trees04:02 Jane's best drought-resistant trees05:40 Jane's top drought-resistant shrubs and perennials09:41 Drought-resistant climber10:52 Drought-resistant plants for pots12:22 Other good drought-resistant plants14:38 Dahlia 'Stephen Ryan'15:58 Fill your garden with plants - it helps stop the soil drying out (Jane's theory!)For garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Rock garden ideas and inspiration - perfect for drought tolerant planting and slopes The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-08-27 | Rock gardens were an essential element in the English country garden - and even in small town gardens - for most of the last century. But too popular often turns to neglected and taken for granted. Now there's a rockery revival - it's a good way to deal with a slope, to add vertical interest and to grow drought tolerant, easy care plants. Here are rock garden tips from Amicia Oldfield of Doddington Place Gardens and garden designer Posy Gentles. 00:00 Welcome 00:05 The Rock Garden at Doddington Place Gardens, open to the public twice a week between April and September: doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk00:55 Video on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 youtu.be/D8m7opL12NA01:37 Garden designer Posy Gentles: posygentles.co.uk02:07 Where to place a rock garden02:15 How to make a mound for a rock garden03:17 Should you use a weed suppressant membrane?03:51 Get ideas for your rock garden from the historic rock garden at Doddington Place Gardens04:59 How to choose rocks for your rock garden07:05 How to save money on buying rocks08:03 What plants for a rock garden?08:47 Start with the evergreen structure09:01 Include vertical interest with conifers and trailing plants09:14 Rock gardens are good for bulbs10:38 Are rock gardens low maintenance?10:53 More good rock garden plants10:39 Leave moss and lichens to look natural12:10 Do you need sculpture in a rock garden?12:40 Look at other rock gardens when planning your ownFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Do you brush your garden regularly? The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-08-25 | A viewer said that the tips and ideas on the Middlesized Garden blog and YouTube channel were good, but that my garden 'needed a good brush'. Which is fair comment! So I thought I'd do a quick before-and-after. What do you think? #shorts For garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
Late summer garden tips and tour - the garden is fried, and what to do about it The Middle-Sized Garden 2022-08-20 | After a record-breaking heat wave and one of the longest droughts in the UK's history, many gardens are struggling. Plants have died - or seem to have died. But some have pulled through and I've got some good coping strategies and tips for you.00:00 Welcome01:10 Temperatures in the heatwave topped 40C/104F01:33 Plants in shade suffer less from heat and drought - love your shady borders!01:38 Size, dimensions and layout of the Middlesized Garden01:52 The north-facing shady border02:26 The south-facing sunny border - all the plants have suffered02:55 The plants that have done well in the heat and drought03:25 Video: 5 resilient flowers that will thrive in difficult summers: youtu.be/QNcNqjdk6ZU03:54 Should you water newly planted shrubs and perennials in their first summer or does this make them too water dependent?04:15 How to create a beautiful perennial border (video) with Tom Brown: youtu.be/SQRTVeCLHmE04:34 Video: How to create a dry garden (gravel garden) with the Beth Chatto gardens: youtu.be/uIF2hpMC3ZI05:02 Fertilise roses in spring to help them withstand heat and drought, but don't fertilise plants in a drought or heatwave05:28 Vitax Organic Rose Food (affiliate link): amzn.to/3PvrzOl05:37 Verbena bonariensis - another resilient plant06:08 Dying persicaria06:14 Video - what to do about dying plants with Borde Hill Gardens: youtu.be/tMvTOGXwE7s06:25 My persicaria after 3 weeks watering, but not cut back06:40 How to deal with frost damaged shrubs with Doddington Place Gardens:youtu.be/qztajrla4aU07:04 The Horti-Culturalists YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCVP0JO-cSUUScAkI3YXpKRA07:37 Video: How to Group Pots with Dan Cooper Garden: youtu.be/yfnzPsEWuIE09:04 Water-saving tips tried outFor garden ideas, gardening advice, garden design and landscaping ideas for your garden or backyard, subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/ThemiddlesizedgardenCoUkWhether you love English garden style, cottage gardens or contemporary urban gardening, The Middlesized Garden has gardening advice and garden ideas for you.Weekly videos cover gardening advice and garden design - from small space gardens to middle-sized garden landscaping - plus garden tours and tips for container gardening. The Middlesized Garden practices sustainability, wildlife gardening and no till methods. If your garden backyard is smaller than an acre, join us and enjoy your garden even more!The Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy is available in Kindle or paperback in 13 countries (in English only). If you'd like your garden to feel more private, click here for availability in your country: themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/books/the-complete-guide-to-garden-privacy#gardening #gardendesign #backyardgardenFor small and middlesized backyards and gardens....See The Middlesized Garden blog: http://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.ukFor Amazon storefront see: amazon.com/shop/themiddle-sizedgardenNote: links to Amazon are affiliate which means I get a small fee for qualifying purchases. It doesn't affect the price you pay and I only recommend things I use myself or really think you'd like!More garden ideas on Pinterest:pinterest.co.uk/midsizegarden/boards Twitter: twitter.com/midsizegardenFacebook: facebook.com/themiddlesizedgarden
