What it does
The Sunday Gardener publishes practical plant and shrub material, a monthly gardening calendar and wildlife-friendly garden ideas. Photographs and seasonal videos accompany its written references.
The Sunday Gardener gives several routes into the same planting decision. A shrub selection helps compare structure and seasonal interest; the monthly calendar addresses timing; wildlife material asks what the planting contributes beyond its appearance. Begin with the site's conditions and the role you need a plant to fill, then choose the relevant reference. Its indoor and outdoor photographs support visual comparison, while the seasonal videos offer another format. The publication's British setting is important when interpreting the calendar, especially for pruning or planting-time research.
Strengths
- Plant, seasonal and wildlife topics support different garden questions
Best for
- Researching a flowering plant or wildlife-friendly garden idea
Sources
- The Sunday Gardener the best independent gardening advice (Oct 26, 2026)