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

Garden advice

The bulbs to plant now for a colourful spring garden

Our expert guide explains which bulbs to plant this autumn, where to put them and when.

Gardening

How to ripen green tomatoes

Turn your tomatoes red with our step-by-step guide.

Gardening

Our top 5 autumn lawn care tips

Autumn lawn care tips: how to scarify, aerate and over-seed your grass.

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When and how to prune plum trees

Why spring is the best time to start pruning your plum tree - and 3 pruning mistakes not to make.