Autumn is a busy season in the pruning calendar, the perfect time to remove old growth to get plants into shape. Many plants that have played a star role in borders in summer will need tidying up in ...

Narrow borders might lack the promise of larger spaces, but a little creativity can work wonders. One of the best ways to deal with a narrow border is to use the vertical space by growing climbing ...

The cowslip, Primula veris, is one of the most striking native primula species. It has fresh green rosettes of crinkly oval leaves from which several flower stems are produced, each crowned by a ...

With fresh growth and new flowers, there are lots of plants that can be used to create beautiful spring containers. For full instructions on planting up the containers shown, just click on the link ...

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is an attractive house plant with dark green leaves and leafy red 'bracts' that surround the green-yellow flowers in December and January. They're commonly used to ...

Rose powdery mildew is a fungus that produces airborne spores from infected stems or buds on roses. After overwintering on your plants, the disease is most likely to flare up if the roots are in dry ...

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is a multi-stemmed tree with purple, heart-shaped leaves with pointed tips, which turn yellow in autumn before falling. In spring it bears deep crimson, pink or ...

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We tested the different types of compost bins, using them in the garden for a year to help you find the right one for your garden. Each bin has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has ...

In harmony with the 600-year-old cottage are nine acres of flower-filled gardens. Features include butterfly borders, a willow arbour, orchards, woodland walks and a sculpture trail. Always check the ...

Scarifying breathes life into otherwise tired lawns. Learn all about scarifying and how to do it, in our No Fuss Guide to scarifying lawns, with Alan Titchmarsh. If your lawn has developed lots of ...

Well-stocked bird feeders help to supplement birds’ food when it's in short supply. Throughout the winter months, high-fat foods and water are in short supply but even through the spring and summer, a ...