When is the best time to cut back peonies? A practical gardener’s perspective on timing, root development, seasonal growth, and avoiding common pruning mistakes.
Category Archives: Garden Maintenance
On Density, Restraint, and the Work You Don’t See
A reflective look at bohemian garden design, plant density, and why understanding—not over-cutting—keeps layered gardens balanced and thriving.
When a Lawn Starts to Fail
A reflective guide from a gardener’s perspective on advising clients through lawn recovery, from ants and compaction to reseeding and long-term balance.
Under the Surface
A reflective account of discovering drowned worms in water tubs, exploring soil health, unintended consequences, and what careful gardening really asks of us.
When the Ground Fills From Both Sides
An observational gardener’s essay on water tables, clay soil, and why lawns struggle and fail in wet UK winters.
Earthly Comforts 