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

As spring bursts into bloom, a flowering cherry tree becomes the star of the garden. From late March into April, these ornamental trees are covered in clouds of pink or white cherry blossom. If you’ve ...

Do houseplants absorb water in the air? Yes, many houseplants come from tropical and subtropical environments, so thrive in high-humidity areas. These are plants which are well-adapted to absorbing ...

March 2025 when the clocks spring forward, giving us all earlier morning light. Plus, the feeling that spring is well and truly on its way. It’s a wonderful time to be out in the garden, marvelling at ...

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 ...

Most Delphiniums are hardy perennials, but annual and biennial varieties are also available. You might also see them called ‘larkspurs’, which are the plants’ common name originating in the Tudor era.

Marvellous May 2025! A time of year when fresh green leaves appear in abundance on many of the trees and shrubs around us. As well as layers of gloriously frothy, white or pink blossoms. There are not ...

When you’re offered an allotment, you’ll need to sign a tenancy agreement. This agreement sets out your annual rent payment and lists what you can and can’t do on the plot. For example, keeping ...

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.

For cheerful, yellow flowers to brighten up a dull, dark day in February 2025, this easy-to-grow, deciduous shrubby climber is a great choice. It’s fast-growing and can either be left to scramble ...

Then, bring some fiery colour to the mix with the sunset-like tones of Helenium (sneezeweed) ‘Waltraut’ or the darker and more dramatic colours of ‘Moerheim Beauty’. Bees and butterflies love these ...

Bluebells are often seen growing in partial shade under trees, but are actually what is known as woodland edge plants and can tolerate full sun or full shade in a well-drained soil. Well-suited to ...