The South West London Gardener

Matthew Morris

Matthew has been writing about gardening and garden design since 2022, covering everything from small-space planting and wildlife ponds to full garden makeovers across South West London. His articles draw directly on the real projects designed and built by The Southwest London Gardener team, turning their hands-on experience in Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Twickenham and beyond into practical, honest advice for London garden owners. Over four years and more than 140 published guides, he's developed a particular interest in natural gardening and making awkward urban plots work harder.

Top 5 Best London Winter Gardening Hacks

With gardening booming over lockdown and now the lack of gardening resources/materials, a demand for gardening is at it’s all time high with multiple shortages occurring. However, there are still some things you can do to help maintain your garden during the winter period. Take a look at our list of hacks and tips. Plant …

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Why Garden Maintenance is Important for Your Twickenham Garden

Having a garden can be a nice escape from the bustling Twickenham environment. However, if your Twickenham Garden hasn’t been maintained for months, it could be more of an eyesore. Garden maintenance in Twickenham has increased in popularity during the pandemic, especially with the garden becoming the social spot for families and friends, as well …

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Tips On Garden Maintenance During The Colder Months

Now that the days are getting shorter and the leaves are starting to fall from the trees, having an autumn clean and tidy-up of your garden is a good idea. But you don’t need to think about completely closing your garden down for the winter because there is still plenty of gardening jobs you can …

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Rose Garden

How To Look After Your Rose Garden In Autumn

If you want to keep your rose garden healthy and looking good throughout autumn, then deadheading any wilting or dying roses is the best thing to do.  Dead-heading is good for the rose plant and helps to support new growth. Getting rid of wilting and faded roses regularly throughout the summer and autumn will encourage new …

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What To Consider When Building A Garden Kitcehn

Kitchen gardens are the best way to keep fresh vegetables and fruits coming into your kitchen. It’s increasingly popular in towns like Twickenham. When your garden is truly thriving everything you grow tastes incredible and cuts your grocery bills down.   Here are some things to consider when growing your own kitchen garden.   What to Conside When …

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