So many new gardeners worry about pruning — but done right, it makes your plants stronger. Don’t be afraid to give a bold cut ...

Homemade solution This homemade weedkiller recipe offers a natural and effective alternative to chemical-based herbicides. Made from everyday household ingredients, it’s safe for pets, children, and ...

Hardwoods are generally flowering plants such as rose bushes, and softwoods are more often evergreen shrubs with softer branches. Also, in summer, you can take cuttings from tender perennials and ...

Creating a Mediterranean garden in your space is a fantastic way to ensure you spend more time relaxing in your garden this summer, and less time working – as their relaxed style needs little ...

Potager gardens were invented in France as ornamental kitchen gardens. They combine fruit and veg crops with flowers and herbs to enhance the beauty of the space. The idea is to give a functional ...

The trick to getting tropical plants to work in your garden is to mix them with naturalised British plants. Create a framework using diverse varieties, and fill them in with plants like Carex, ...

Ah, the rose! Voted Britain’s favourite flower; not surprising really with several thousand different varieties to choose from. We’re all familiar with the romance of the red rose but what about the ...

Updated 09/04/25 Herbs are easy plants to grow, and can be good for your health as well as tasting delicious. Starting a herb garden is a great way for beginner gardeners to get into growing their own ...

QI have been growing onions from seed this year and at least a third of them have gone to seed. Where am I going wrong? Donald ...

Range There is a wide range of perennial plants, suitable for various planting schemes. Perennials work especially well in beds and borders. Blooms such as lilies, cranesbill, peonies, campanula, ...

Updated 09/04/25 Think you can’t do much with small gardens? Think again! There are countless amazing ideas that can turn any small space into an excellent garden paradise. With fitting compact ...

Shade-loving climbers are ideal for brightening up dark north and east-facing walls and fences. These shaded spaces are often unused in the garden, but there are plenty of plants hardy enough to ...