Tim Stretton
Tim Stretton is head of gardens at Mounton House
Recent articles by Tim Stretton

Watch: How to prune or pollard a smokebush
Discover how to pollard or prune a smoke bush hard in spring in our easy step by step video, to keep it a good size for the garden and so it produces beautiful foliage

The ultimate list of gardening jobs to get done in March: 18 tasks chosen by experts
It's spring fever in the garden and we've gathered together advice from four expert gardeners on the best jobs for March.

This Arts & Crafts gem in Wales has been newly restored by Arne Maynard
This abandoned Monmouthshire garden has been taken back to its Edwardian heyday by designer Arne Maynard.

Want more dahlias for free? Multiply your flowers fast with this little-known technique
Tim Stretton, head of gardens at Mounton House, explains exactly how to take cuttings from dahlia plants so you can increase the number of dahlias you have in your garden this summer

How to plant a water lily in a pond - an expert guide to planting water lilies successfully
Tim Stretton, head of gardens at Mounton House, offers expert advice on the best way to plant or replant a water lily in water

How to renovate a small lawn in spring: watch an expert head gardener offer chemical-free tips
Grass can look patchy, bare and weedy in spring but you can easily restore a lush green sward with these simple steps from a professional gardener