Mediterranean plants like lavender, rosemary, thyme and oregano are perfect choices for open, sunny parts of the garden. They ...

August is traditionally the month for taking a family holiday. If you’ve returned from overseas and miss the beautiful, ...

Whilst generally hardy, agapanthus roots can fall prey to vine weevil larvae, particularly in containers. These white, ...

Summer is in full swing, and after such a bright, sunny spring, gardens up and down the country are bursting with colour and ...

Growing sunflowers is a joyful journey from seed to bloom. With the right preparation, care, and a little patience, you’ll be ...

Lavender becomes woody and leggy when it’s not pruned regularly. Annual pruning after flowering helps it keep a rounded, ...

Mimosa are delightfully delicate-looking trees with their feathered foliage for February 2025 gardens. And at this time of year, they are smothered in scented, ball-shaped, fluffy yellow flowers. They ...

March 2025 when the clocks spring forward, giving us all earlier morning light. Plus, the feeling that spring is well and truly on its way. It’s a wonderful time to be out in the garden, marvelling at ...

Call in the spring with camellias. These hardy shrubs have glossy evergreen leaves and romantic floral displays that herald the end of winter. Camellias burst into flower in February, just as the rest ...

Particularly as the weather cools outside, condensation can build up on your windows and surfaces indoors. Find out some of the best indoor houseplants to grow to reduce the amount of condensation in ...

Dahlias originate from Mexico and are frost tender. Therefore, they’ll need to be kept in either a frost-free greenhouse or in the house until all risk of frost has passed. Place pots somewhere light ...

The winner of Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2021 is Cercis canadensis (Judas tree) ‘Eternal Flame’, so get the look by growing Cercis in your garden. Here are some top picks to inspire you… ...