Simon Akeroyd

Simon Akeroyd has written more than 30 gardening books during his career, he was a head gardener for the National Trust and RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) and also writes regularly for national newspapers, magazines and has been featured on TV gardening programmes.

During his career, he’s managed many gardens including RHS Wisley, RHS Harlow Carr, Sheffield Park, Polesden Lacey, Coleton Fishacre, Compton Castle and Agatha Christie’s Greenway.

Articles By: Simon Akeroyd

How To

How and when to take rosemary cuttings

Rosemary cuttings are easy to take and can provide you with an abundance of free plants.

Gardening

How and when to plant bulbs for spring

We share our top tips on when and how to plant spring bulbs.

Gardening

How to propagate begonias from leaf cuttings

Discover how to take leaf cuttings of begonias - with a tip from Gardeners' World.

Gardening

Why now is the best time to plant potatoes for Christmas

Fancy home grown spuds with your Christmas dinner? Follow our five steps from the experts on how to grow perfect festive spuds.