Worried that your garden is going to suffer in heatwaves this summer? Follow these tips to protect your plants and keep your ...

If your tomato plants aren't looking healthy as you were expecting, you might be making one of these five common errors. We ...

Discover the easy trick to get Wimbledon lawn stripes at home, the plants that create the signature Wimbledon look, and the ...

If you're looking to buy a hedge trimmer then this guide is for you, we've tested lots of hedge trimmers so that we can recommend the best hedge trimmer for your garden work. There are three main ...

Plants in this family have their flower parts in multiples of three: three sepals, three true petals and three stamens. Each capsule-like seedpod contains three chambers. Most members of Iridaceae ...

Explore our latest summer colour plant offers The summer season is when many of us spend the most time in our gardens, enjoying al fresco dining on long, warm summer nights. Tropical planting comes ...

Sometimes designing a small garden can be more difficult than designing a large one. Small gardens tend to have greater areas of shade, particularly if they're narrow. Also, you may run the risk of ...

Sited here on the wooden pot stand, the areca palm is a lovely choice if you need a bushy house plant to fill a large gap. The split leaves lend a tropical feel. Grow it in a shady but bright spot ...

Our new magazine is packed full of ideas and practical gardening tips to help you make the most of your garden. You’ll find planting inspiration for any size garden, guides to help you grow your own ...

Clay soil has its advantages – it's very fertile, and it keeps plants well supplied with moisture. However, it can be claggy in winter, and baked solid in summer, and only certain plants can survive ...

The time of year is a huge factor in the germination rate of grass seed. Cold air and soil temperatures prevent germination, so avoid sowing grass seed in winter as it simply won't germinate. A cold ...

How to grow wildflowers Most wildflowers thrive in nutrient-poor soils similar to meadows, although some, such as ragged robin, cuckoo flower and snake's head fritillary, thrive in damp soils and are ...