Join Brian Cunningham for a practical and informative session exploring how to keep your lawn and garden beds in top condition.
Brian will demonstrate how to scarify your lawn using a sprung rake—explaining what it does, why it matters, and how to achieve the best results. He’ll also guide you through the use of mulches on garden beds, covering the where, what, why, and when of mulching to improve soil health and plant growth.
Expect:
- Clear step‑by‑step techniques
- Practical top tips
- Friendly guidance
- Plenty of opportunities to have your questions answered
Perfect for gardeners of all levels looking to boost their garden’s health and appearance.
Speaker biography
Brian Cunningham
Brian Cunningham has been Head Gardener at Scone Palace since 2012. His love of gardening began at just 9 years old as he helped the greenkeeper at the bowling club where his mother worked.
After leaving school, Brian became an apprentice at Craigtoun Country Park. He then went on to have roles at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh, St Andrews Botanic Gardens and the Backhouse Rossie Estate near Auchtermuchty.
In 2014, the television programme Beechgrove Garden visited Scone Palace for their Chilli Festival. Carole Baxter, a presenter on Beechgrove challenged Brian to a chilli eating contest which saw him then become a regular presenter!
Brian’s main role at Scone Palace today is overseeing its walled garden revival, featuring a formal garden, topiary, orchards, cut flowers and a plant nursery. He is also developing Scone’s role in the community, providing practical classes, garden workshops and a place to buy locally grown produce.