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

July can be a joyous time to be out in the garden, with long, light days surrounded by UK summer flowers, fragrance, and colour. Here are ten of my top plants for July gardens—ideal for helping you ...

Dahlias originate from Mexico and are frost tender. Therefore, they’ll need to be kept in either a frost-free greenhouse or in the house until all risk of frost has passed. Place pots somewhere light ...

Imagine an herb with the robust flavour of celery and the convenience of parsley. Meet the celery leaf herb! Also known as leaf celery or cutting celery, this aromatic herb is a fantastic addition to ...

So should you stake your Monstera plant? More established Monstera will benefit from some support to cling to, which is where moss poles come in. Swiss cheese plants are semi-epiphytes, which means ...

Winter borders can be a joy to look at. Winter planting with bright coloured stems, seed heads from summer flowering plants, fresh winter flowers and evergreen shrubs all contributing to a colourful, ...

Mimosa are delightfully delicate-looking trees with their feathered foliage for February 2025 gardens. And at this time of year, they are smothered in scented, ball-shaped, fluffy yellow flowers. They ...

There are some fruit trees that are self-fertile, meaning insects pollinate their own flowers, leading to fruiting trees. ‘Victoria’ plums and ‘Stella’ cherries are self-fertile and are therefore a ...

How to spot Box Moth Caterpillar There are several ways to identify a box caterpillar infestation. The two most common are noticing defoliation of the plant, with leaves damaged or gone completely.

Most of us want to see our gardens full of flowers for as long as possible but having enough space to fit them all in is often a challenge. A great way of maximising garden space is to choose plants ...

The winner of Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2021 is Cercis canadensis (Judas tree) ‘Eternal Flame’, so get the look by growing Cercis in your garden. Here are some top picks to inspire you… ...

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 ...