Gardens and planted areas in towns and cities are effective at absorbing rainwater and preventing soil erosion. Their ability ...

Snake's head fritillary has bell-shaped flowers in various shades of purple and occasionally white, with a wonderful chequered patterning. Hardy and trouble-free, it's ideal for growing in a variety ...

Just a mile from Birmingham city centre, this 15-acre green oasis is home to around 7,000 different plants, including many rarities. There are four glasshouses to explore (Mediterranean, subtropical, ...

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 ...

On top of being particularly robust and disease-resistant, floribunda roses are prized for their clusters of flowers that appear over a long season. What they lack in scent they more than make up for ...