Consider mixing them with plants with darker, plum-coloured flowers for a fuller impact. They also make great cut flowers, if ...

Cloud-pruned trees are a very popular feature in a Japanese-style garden. Pruned to resemble clouds, choosing an evergreen specimen like Ilex crenata or Pinus mugo will provide a year-round focal ...

I will be giving a talk courtesy of Yard Force at Downton Garden Centre in Grantham on the 28th of September. No need to book, just turn up on the day and enjoy a free talk on the top seasonal plants ...

Pickling foods makes them last an extremely long time. Also, it adds a new tangy flavour to your meals. The acidity of vinegar kills any microbes that may cause rotting, making the fruit or vegetable ...

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I have always believed in the positive power of plants and 5 years ago began on a journey to prove just how much they could make a difference to our health, happiness and wellbeing. For centuries, ...

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 ...

What creatures use insect hotels. How to build one, including: containers, filling and contents, assembling the hotel and the right site. What to do next Wildlife projects that everyone can enjoy Our ...

The best gardening wisdom should be passed on, from one gardener to another. So here are my top gardening tips from years of experience. These tips will help you boost your plants and borders and ...

AFirstly, it is fine to cut your lawn during winter if the weather is warm enough for it to grow. Just pick a dry day and make sure your soil is firm. Set your mower so its blades are raised higher ...