Advice and ideas
Need ideas and advice for your garden project? First step is a visit to the Big Plant Nursery for inspiration where our plant experts are on hand to help 7 days a week.
Alternatively, ask about our ‘At home’ Advice and Consultancy service where we come to you.
In the meantime, here’s some ideas and advice we hope you find useful.
Plants for colour
Winning plant combinations
Shrubs for year round colour
Trees for seasonal colour
Plants for late summer colour
Early summer colour
Plants for Spring Colour
Plants for a Purpose
Grasses for autumn borders
Spring flowering trees
Garden topiary
Plants for screening and privacy
Patio plants
Drought tolerant plants
Classic climbers
Architectural plants
Planting and Garden Design Tips
Grounds maintenance
Create a tropical garden
The urban garden
Create a modern garden
Create an English cottage garden
Create a Mediterranean style garden
Create a Japanese inspired garden
Create an eco – friendly garden
Evergreens for Winter Structure
Garden Design Tips
Plan your planting scheme
How to guides
Create a twilight garden
English cottage garden
Planting ideas for a Japanese inspired garden
Plant establishment guidance
A guide to watering
How to plant trees
Seasonal Guides
Floral in February
Field grown hedging
November plant care
Protect your exotics this winter
Camellias: February plant of the moment
Winter plant ideas
Jobs for the garden in January
Who says January has to be dull
Jobs for the garden in February
Jobs for the garden in March
Top plant picks for April
Gardening tips for May
Summer Scent and Colour
Jobs for the garden in June and July
Jobs for the garden in August
The September garden
Create an autumn garden
Autumn jobs in the garden
Jobs for the Garden in October
Jobs for the Garden in November
Jobs for the Garden in December