Category Archives: gravel gardens

This year’s drought isn’t over and the RHS is planning for the next one!

By CathyWTWAdmin | Published: August 21, 2026

The RHS isn’t waiting until next summer to think about drought. They’re planning for it right now. If the biggest name in gardening thinks it’s worth doing a year ahead, it’s probably worth us doing too. What’s the first thing you’d change if you knew next summer was going to be another scorcher? READ MORE

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Planting through membrane and mulch – a step-by-step guide

By CathyWTWAdmin | Published: February 6, 2015

Planting through weed membrane and covering it with gravel or bark chippings is a great way to reduce weeding and create an attractive low maintenance border. However, the planting can be a bit tricky, so here are 5 simple steps to make it easier:   Step 1 – clearing the gravel/bark If you can plant before you apply the mulch to hide the membrane, that is best, but if you aren’t able to do so, rake back the mulch to expose the membrane beneath. Cut a cross READ MORE

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A step-by-step guide to planting through membrane to create a gravel garden

By CathyWTWAdmin | Published: February 27, 2014

Planting through weed membrane with a covering gravel (or bark chippings) is a great way to reduce weeding and create an attractive low maintenance border. However, the planting can be a bit tricky, so here are 5 simple steps to make it easier:   Step 1 – clearing the gravel/bark If you can plant before you apply the mulch to hide the membrane, that is best, but if you aren’t able to do so, rake back the mulch to expose the membrane beneath. Cut a cross READ MORE

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