Not every perennial is worth saving, but unusual or expensive varieties usually are. Pelargonium cultivars, half-hardy salvias, argyranthemums, and tender daisies are strong candidates. Check each ...

Approaching another growing season, you may find yourself clearing space on your windowsills or in the greenhouse to germinate seedlings ready to plant out. If you enjoy garden pots diy projects, this ...

Acers will respond very well to pruning. It is best to prune whilst the tree is dormant, so December to February would be an ideal time of year. Make sure to prune back to a bud – this means cutting ...

David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist, Broadcaster, and Author. David has worked with a number of the UK’s leading garden retailers as a plant buyer and strategic consultant. With more than 30 ...

Find out how to take hardwood cuttings of your favourite fruit bushes in your garden, planting onions, shallots and garlic this month, and the essentials to giving your lawn its final cut before ...

If you love a G&T you’ll love this evergreen shrub as its leaves and flowers smell of gin and tonic! Hailing from Australia, it’s a tender, evergreen shrub. And so should be grown in a warm, ...

Celery (Apium graveolens) has been cultivated for over 3,000 years, originally prized for its medicinal properties in ancient Greece and Rome. It was used in tonics for digestion and inflammation ...

Dahlias are extremely fashionable, having now shaken off their old image of being grown in straight lines on allotments. They come in a huge range of flower shapes and colours. And they produce loads ...

Planting crocus in early autumn is a simple way to guarantee colour after winter. In September and October, the soil is cool, moist, and easy to work with. This timing allows roots to establish before ...

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 ...

Find out some of the best climbing plants to add to your garden trellis, plus, learn how to grow a delicious window box of fresh herbs. Early September is perfect to line up hyacinth vases and ...

The answer to whether plants help with condensation, is yes and no. There are some plants that are more likely to contribute, and others that can help. Knowing which is which will help you to best ...