They can bring you privacy and shade, as well as lovely variance in height and structure. Many also bring stunning autumn colour or pretty spring blossom, and some will even reward you with a crop of ...

Having a garden is fantastic. It’s your own little slice of nature right on your back doorstep. But sometimes it can feel like a constant chore. The grass needs cutting, shrubs could use a prune and ...

This clump-forming, mid-green leaved perennial will reward you with a host of large, crimson flowers in the early autumn. The flowers last up until the first frosts as long as you can give it a warm ...

A lovely lawn is a hallmark of British gardens. But it’s also much more than that. Here’s my complete guide to lawn care. The lawn is the place the kids and grandkids play. It’s often where we lay and ...

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Tropical gardens are becoming increasingly popular in Britain. Their exotic and relaxing presence makes us feel like we’re on holiday without even leaving home. The plants are impactful and ...

There’s nothing like the sharp and crunchy bite of a radish to add some zing to your salad. Originally from Southeast Asia, radishes have been gracing our tables in the west since Pre-Roman times, and ...

First is a plant that has an incredibly long flowering period, producing a prolific amount of deep blue flowers with a hint of purple for literally months on end. The stems tend to grow ‘long and ...

Celebrate the amazing beauty of houseplants & discover how they can benefit you inside your home. Top tips on how to care for them & discover the perfect plant to fit your style to enhance your décor.

Recycling your old wellies into containers is a great way to help the environment as well as creating a fun quirky feature for your garden. It’s a really easy process, and an activity you can do with ...

Q I’ve lost a lot of plants to the bad weather this year and I’d like to have a clearout. I was going to dig up some shrubs, but a friend told me they could just be hibernating. How do I tell? A It is ...

In fact, some plants need to stay in rooms with higher humidity to survive, so are perfect for keeping in rooms like your bathroom or your kitchen. Plus, houseplants which love high humidity ...