Author Tim Stretton

Tim Stretton

Tim Stretton is head of gardens at Mounton House

Recent articles by Tim Stretton
Tim Stretton standing beside a Cotinus bush

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
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Troy Scott Smith creating peony supports at Sissinghurst

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.
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An aerial shot of Mounton House in Monmouthshire

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.
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Dahlia merckii

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
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Tim Stretton planting waterlilies at Mounton House

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
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Lawn care

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
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