Practical Gardening Advice From Simon Akeroyd
A very green-fingered welcome! If you love all things gardening, then you’ve come to the right place! Here you can pick up gardening tips and advice on how to grow plants and create a beautiful outdoor space. Happy Gardening!
Author of over 30 gardening books
I have written over 30 gardening books, drawing from decades of hands-on experience and proven techniques. Each one delivers straightforward advice to help you build thriving gardens. I would be happy to sign yours with a personal message.
Winner of Social Media Influencer of the Year 2025
I am absolutely delighted to share the news I have won the Garden Media Guild Award for Individual Social Media Influencer of the Year. (sponsored by Rocket Gro). The awards were held at the Savoy Hotel in London. I’d like to thank all of my followers on social media for all of their support. And for all of you who buy my gardening books. I’d also like to thank Rocket Gro for sponsoring the event. And finally all of the team at the Garden Media Guild who work tirelessly to create such a fantastic award ceremony each year. I look forward to sharing many more gardening tips with you all.
Signed Copies With a Personal Message
Beginner Gardening Experience Days in Devon
Sharing a Passion for Gardening with the Nation
Tips, Stories and Updates from Simon
Explore expert tips, garden trends, and inspiring ideas to help you create and maintain beautiful, healthy outdoor spaces year-round.
Creating a potting shed sign
Creating a potting shed sign
Simon Akeroyd shows you how to create an engraved wooded sign for your potting shed .
Building a Rustic Garden Table
Building a Rustic Garden Table
Simon Akeroyd shows you how to make a beautiful rustic table for your garden from recycled pallets in a few easy steps.
Building a Container from Slate Roofing Tiles
Building a Container from Slate Roofing Tiles
Simon builds a simple, rustic container from old slate roof tiles and wooden batons, planting it with a pomegranate and thyme.
Create a Platform on Wheels For Moving Containers
Create a Platform on Wheels For Moving Containers
Simon builds a wheeled platform from pallets to easily move heavy containers and plants cranberries in a moisture-retentive hanging basket.
Making a Compost Bin From Pallets
Making a Compost Bin From Pallets
Simon Akeroyd demonstrates building a three-bay compost bin from free pallets, a simple DIY project to manage garden and kitchen waste.
