Garden News

Garden News

@GardenNewsmag

Tips & expert advice from Carol Klein, Terry Walton, Martin Fish, Nick Bailey, plus much more from Britain's BEST-SELLING weekly gardening magazine! Est. 1958

Peterborough, UK https://www.gardennewsmagazine.co.uk/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bio-link Joined 2009-08-19 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

62,003

Followers

2,199

Following

7,356

Tweets

39.0

Avg Engagement

586

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @GardenNewsmag's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-08-19
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Peterborough, UK

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,205
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:1.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:37.1
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,205 tweets

The account has an average of 97 likes and 22 retweets per tweet, indicating moderate engagement. Verified accounts make up 0.4% of the followers, suggesting a mix of personal and brand accounts.

1.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

37.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

6,226

Total Likes

118,817

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

13

75th Percentile

13,329

Top Tweet

0.63

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

35.3%

Original

4.6%

Replies

59.8%

Retweets

0.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

2.7%

With Media

92.2%

With Links

56.2%

With #Tags

79.0%

With @Mentions

23.6%

With Emojis

226

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.13

Reply/Original Ratio

0.0

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

91.2%

Weekday Posts

8.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#best100gardens (561) #gardening (383) #garden (168) #plants (78) #flowers (65) #growyourown (52) #gardennews (47) #gardens (42) #sussex (42) #gardeningtips (37)

Most Mentioned

@gardennewsmag (728) @robsallotment (162) @naomislade (131) @theterrywalton (122) @medwynsofangles (116) @kgimson (104) @carolklein (100) @driftwoodbysea (94) @martinfishhort (92) @ngsopengardens (90)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,205 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,131 (35%)
Replies 147 (5%)
Retweets 1,918 (60%)
Quote Tweets 9 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 1,918 retweets (60% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,205 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes gardening enthusiasts, homeowners, and those interested in horticulture and plant care. It also appeals to readers looking for expert advice and weekly gardening features.

Below Average

Audience Quality

40.2%

Suspicion Index

64.8%

Low-Quality %

3

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

75.6%

Empty Bio

66.2%

<10 Tweets

2.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

72.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

94.3%

No URL

54.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

1,327,912

Total Potential Reach

3

Median Follower Reach

13

75th Percentile Reach

1.8%

>1K followers

0.1%

>10K followers

0.0%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

17.0%

Creators

1,702 accounts

16.8%

Consumers

1,682 accounts

66.2%

Dormant

6,616 accounts

38

Verified Followers

0.38% of total

2.2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.04

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United Kingdom (41) United States (37) England, United Kingdom (33) London, England (21) Florida, USA (16) UK (15) South Africa (15) Texas, USA (15) London (14) Canada (12)

38

Verified Followers

0.38% of total

520

Protected Accounts

5.2% of total

2 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@tveitdal 346,996 Environmental Activist Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Nature
@GdnsIllustrated 77,365 Gardening gardens, design, plants
@endless_roaming 62,752 Traveler Travel, Exploration, Adventure
@biz_articles_ 38,633 - -
@FraserDainton 31,004 - -
@BDSdragonflies 19,333 - -
@SHRodman 19,317 - -
@EHChalus 17,435 - -
@bravomodels 16,961 - -
@debrahillier 13,771 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (270) life (136) gardening (121) garden (101) god (100) family (91) gardener (79) wife (74) lover (74) retired (72)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#gardening (9) #nature (5) #maga (5) #art (4) #cats (3) #americafirst (3) #humanrights (3) #gardens (2) #music (2) #thebarefootplanter (2)

2,444

Followers With Bio

7,556

Followers Without Bio

24.44%

% With Bio

75.56%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,205 analyzed

38,400

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

38,400

Total Retweets

7,680

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Gardening Plant Care Magazine Promotion Expert Advice Subscription Services Editorial Content
Garden News
@GardenNewsmag

RT @hedgehogsociety: 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 Let's make this viral - hedgehogs are dying of dehydration - please please share this post and offer some shallow bowls of water for wildlife (pop a few pebbles in to make sure insects that fall in can escape) 🦔 💧 🎥 Paul Bunyard https://t.co/HVDczGPo

2022-07-19
Retweets: 13,329 Likes: 0 Engagement: 13,329
Garden News
@GardenNewsmag

RT @Gsharptools: This image was sent to me with explanation that the keeper forgot to put the frames in so bees built as they felt fit. Airflow/temp regulation! Bees know best. A maze Zing. Beautiful #BeekeepersHour https://t.co/2t6dYkhAJb

2020-02-07
Retweets: 11,731 Likes: 0 Engagement: 11,731
Garden News
@GardenNewsmag

RT @TheMontyDon: I am very sorry to announce that Nigel has died. He slipped quietly away with no pain or suffering and is now buried in the garden with lots of tennis balls. Rest now old friend. See you in the sweet bye and bye.” https://t.co/FNECBXuTFj

2020-05-11
Retweets: 5,092 Likes: 0 Engagement: 5,092
Garden News
@GardenNewsmag

RT @ChrisGPackham: Good Morning @DailyMailUK In your piece today about crows/sheep/lambs - littered with inaccuracies - you have used this image . In fact they are Jackdaws , not attacking but removing loose fleece as nesting material and also parasites much to the benefit of the

2019-07-04
Retweets: 4,512 Likes: 0 Engagement: 4,512
Garden News
@GardenNewsmag

RT @geraldstratfor3: My first early rocket very pleased https://t.co/TbWHZAnkNw

2020-05-19
Retweets: 3,736 Likes: 0 Engagement: 3,736

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares content related to its magazine, including features and contributors. It highlights the magazine's subscription benefits and content offerings. Engagement is driven by visual and informative content, such as plant updates and editorial highlights.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 62,003
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @GardenNewsmag reveals an growing Twitter presence with 62,003 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 39.0 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025