D.T. Brown Blog

When the days grow shorter and the borders fade, a splash of colour by the front door or on the patio from some container plants can lift the whole garden – and your spirits. Winter pots are one of...

Herbs are one of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow. Most of them can be grown easily from seed or bought as herb plants from our hand-picked selection. They provide you with a rich dive...

Starting seeds indoors gives you the key to unlock a longer growing season and greater control over your seedlings. Learning how to start seeds indoors is easy and fun but there are a few key eleme...

January in the garden is a month of quiet anticipation. Frosty mornings, bare soil, and short days might suggest hibernation, but beneath the surface, preparation is in full swing. This is the idea...

If you’re interested in growing kale seeds, you can find out how to grow kale in our convenient guide below. Our expert guide covers every step of the process, from sowing right through to harvesting.

As summer begins to draw to a close, many flower gardens will begin to fade as the cooler seasons arrive. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t keep your garden still blooming with colour. Ther...

Growing beautiful blooms in your flower garden is a wonderful way to bring it to life with an array of colours. However, it becomes even more pleasing to look at when the local wildlife can also en...

Hardening off plants is essential to ensuring that they grow well once they’re transferred from indoors to outdoors. Though the process is relatively simple in practice, it's worth knowing the spec...

This guide from D.T. Brown provides useful advice on how to grow Swiss chard in detail for flavoursome leaves and dazzling stalks. Below, we cover each stage of growing chard seeds and chard plants...

Enjoying a freshly made cup of herbal tea is a great way to unwind and relax. Even better is that many herbal teas additionally come with various health benefits. Whether you’re a tried and tested ...

Greenhouses and cold frames are both highly useful garden buildings, allowing gardeners to have greater control over their plants’ growing environment. As they have relatively similar functions, it...