Monty Don shared his March gardening advice and said it's the "best time" to prune shrubs and climber plants to get "lots of flowers" - but only if you follow one rule.
Got a houseplant query? Our expert is here to help. This week, how to deal with tiny, sap-sucking pests What’s the problem? I’ve tried everything to get rid of these pests but they just keep coming back. Diagnosis These tiny, sap-sucking...
As we approach the warmer months, many of us will look forward to enjoying our outdoor spaces, yet it also represents a busy time of year for gardeners
Gardeners know that keeping pests at bay is one of the biggest challenges in maintaining a garden, so an expert has shared a tip that could make this task much easier.
Roses will start to flower again now that winter is almost over, and feeding them three simple ingredients will ensure you grow bigger and more abundant blooms this spring.
Pruning a Japanese maple tree can enhance its natural beauty and contribute to its well-being and longevity in your garden. Here's when the gardening experts recommend pruning these beautiful trees.
For many gardeners, keeping a garden free of weeds can seem like a tiring chore. Luckily, there is a plant that can save you hours of hard work by keeping them at bay.
It’s chaos as small jobs become big jobs, tools disappear and distractions lead to furious frustration. Then you spot spring’s first flower ... There’s no such thing as gardener’s block, I once read. This from, I believe, a famous writer...
To give your peace lilies a boost, you don't always need to rely on store-bought fertilisers, as a natural item you would otherwise throw away can be perfect for the job.
People with red squirrels in their gardens are being urged to look out after reports emerged of possible cases of 'squirrelpox', a virus lethal to the species
Gardening legend Alan Titchmarsh shared some advice on the 'most important thing' to do with your garden when it comes to deciding which plants to choose
For those who want to focus on getting more roses in their garden this year, there's one essential task you should be doing now, according to a garden expert.
If you've ever had stubborn black spot stains on your patio, there's a good chance you're dealing with lichen. To deal with it, an expert has recommended using a certain natural cleaning agent.
Cold mornings can lead to condensation on windows, encouraging mould growth, but seven houseplants can help reduce moisture levels in the home to prevent this from happening.
Hedges are popular border plants for creating boundaries in gardens and landscapes. Though low maintenance, there is one task gardeners must keep on top of.
If you wish for your hydrangeas to return healthy after winter, then it is essential to do one easy gardening task now to ensure they grow bigger flowers.
Gardening writer whose no-nonsense Expert guides have remained in the bestseller lists since the 1950s David Hessayon, who has died aged 96, was a chemist who became the world’s most successful gardening writer. His no-nonsense, populist...
If you are craving flowers, these bold yellow columns of tiny blooms may be the answer I can’t stop thinking about the flower market. I make idle plans to get up early and sneak out into the dark, returning to the house as dawn breaks...
Got a houseplant query? Our expert is here to answer them. This week, how to revive an ailing dragon tree What’s the problem – is it rust? My 10-year-old dragon tree has been happily growing in a bright attic room, but recently the...
Got a niggling houseplant query? Our expert is here to help. This week’s tips on how to keep your aspidistra flying What’s the problem? I’ve had an aspidistra for about 30 years. It’s not dead, but it’s never thrived. I’d love it to look...
Now is the perfect time to start pruning your fruit bushes and take cuttings to create new plants. Here’s how to do it Last spring, I did some spontaneous pruning of the rampant blackcurrant bush in my veg patch. Instead of putting the...
Where to go for long-lasting, beautiful blooms, including sustainable, British-grown and same-day delivery options • The best Valentine’s Day gifts: 34 thoughtful ideas they’ll actually want Most people love receiving flowers – unless...
With Australian summers getting hotter and water becoming scarcer, there’s no doubt greywater is a vital climate resource Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s...
Prayer plants are notoriously fussy – the key to keeping them happy is to mimic their natural environment as much as possible What’s the problem? My calathea seems unhappy no matter what I do. Diagnosis Calatheas, now reclassified...
Fragrant and colourful, your future self will thank you for getting these flowering vines started early How was your January, did you brave the cold to sow something? I didn’t. But that’s because I made a vow several years ago not...
Coral Wylie’s play Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew follows a teenager discovering themselves through horticulture and memories of an old family friend, played by Omari Douglas Gardening can be radical, whether a gardener realises it or...
They can be joyful and important social spaces, but a new generation of customers runs a mile from the shelves of plastic and chemicals When I first heard that garden centres are facing a wave of closures , I immediately thought of the...
For the Beyond Paradise actor, happy Sundays are all about the plot What’s an average Sunday? I share an allotment with my friend, which is wonderful. We grow turnips, parsnips and tromboncinos, which are in the squash family and a bit...
The horticultural charity’s showpiece garden in Surrey is setting aside an space to test human waste fertiliser For more than 200 years, gardeners at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have been reaping the benefits of using compost...