Patios and paving stones can often become covered in weeds and moss in winter so a paving expert has shared his top tips for removing and preventing them from growing back.
Winter can be a challenging time for indoor plants, but according to an expert, one bathroom staple could be the "affordable trick" to get them to thrive.
Gardening expert Tom Brown has addressed the possible dangers of winter pruning, naming the shrubs and trees that we should avoid going near this month
Effective deterrents for rodents can be simple and cheap hacks with one natural method proven to affect a rodent's nasal passage, keeping them away for good.
December gardening jobs can be thin on the ground, so all the more reason to relax and reflect Depending on when you’re reading this, the year may just have turned: the winter solstice in the UK takes place at 9.19am on Saturday 21...
This dainty, decorative plant with parasol-like leaves is so pretty you may want to eat it Why will I love it? Native to Thailand and Laos, the Stephania erecta is a bulbous caudex (occasionally it is called the potato plant because of...
We’ve rounded up the best gifts for friends and family this Christmas to make your seasonal shopping a breeze, whether you’re buying for beauty addicts or fitness fanatics • 242 best Christmas gifts for 2024: perfect present ideas chosen...
Weeds can be a real nuisance in a garden or patio, but one expert team has shared a simple solution that can eradicate the pesky plants in less than three days
Most hydrangeas are winter-hardy, but to create the best conditions for the beautiful flowers, it is important to follow the correct steps for winter care by this weekend.
Now that we are in the heart of winter, gardeners need to be very careful about doing anything to their roses as it could damage them, or even kill them.
As the UK moves towards the end of December, there's still a lot to do to help lawns settle down and rest during the winter months. The more you do for your lawn now, the more you'll enjoy in spring when your garden and lawn begin to...
Households struggling with condensation and mould should look to indoor plants to help improve the air quality and create a mould-free home - and here's what to buy.
They come in all sizes, they blossom and you can eat their delicious fruit straight off the tree On the other side of my village is an apple farm, and every year I wait eagerly for their sandwich board to appear, announcing the...
With its calming tropical vibe, this plant will be happy anywhere it is free to grow undisturbed Why will I love it? With its long, slightly wavy leaves drooping gracefully from slender branches, the banana leaf fig ( Ficus alii ) gives...
Is plastic better for the planet than a real one? Are there carbon neutral options? And should you have a tree at all? Here’s how to remain guilt-free this yule I call it the Biennial in our house: 2024, the Christmas tree returns to our...
A bold, bright and bizarre succulent that’s hardy and otherworldly – if a little on the whiffy side Why will I love it? The starfish flower ( Stapelia hirsut a ) is an otherworldly succulent. Its thick, cactus-like stems create...
Archaic depictions of farmers | The ‘wondrous’ US constitution | Statues of limitations | Who’s the mug? | Inflated ego The illustration published with John Harris’s column ( 1 December ) showed a “typical” farmer hoping for a break in...
Need a generic but thoughtful gift? Here’s our inspiring list of affordable, and often useful, failsafe presents we buy time and again We’ve all been there: royally stumped for a present for someone, be it a newly acquired father-in-law...
In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about objects, the Sydneysider talks about things that bring her happy memories – and the photos she really hates Read more Three Things interviews Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email It...
Work first in a series from poet laureate about wildlife that exists in the Lost Gardens of Heligan A new haiku by the poet laureate Simon Armitage has appeared on a garden wall in Cornwall, the first of a series of pieces celebrating...
Hardy varieties of these legumes can be grown through winter. Just remember to protect them from the weather Despite my most recent columns being about how plants tend to stop growing at this time of year and what to do during the...
From Monty Don’s top garden tool to Sali Hughes’s perfect lipstick and Yotam Ottolenghi’s favourite ever present, we asked everyone what they wanted – so you don’t have to Stuck for what to buy everyone for Christmas? You won’t be for...
The Akenfield writer’s ancient Essex farmhouse will be opened up as a sanctuary for people and wildlife Sitting in the folds of the Essex countryside at the end of a sunken lane, the modest home of writer Ronald Blythe is to become an...
Whether compost, manure or wood chippings, a thick protective layer has a litany of benefits “Mulch, I think, is one of my favourite gardening words. There’s something onomatopoeic about it: conjuring the soft, damp nourishment of the...
A striking, sun-worshipping irregular-shaped succulent that also produces flowers Why will I love it? The Opuntia zebrina f. reticulata is an unusual cactus due to its distinctive crisscross markings on the pads, which give it a unique,...
Fallen leaves | Hot-water bottles | Male incontinence | Crocodile infestations Jenny and Ed ( You be the judge: should my son apologise to our neighbour for piling leaves in front of her house?, 8 November ) would not have had a problem...
The Gardeners’ World presenter on being a sucker for spy stories, pub nights in the early 70s, and having his prejudices challenged by a gigantic floral dog Born in 1955 in West Germany and raised in Hampshire, Monty Don studied English...
We’re now into the Persephone Days, with fewer than 10 hours of sunlight – a time when rocket loses some flavour, but kale and carrots grow sweeter For those of us in the northern hemisphere winter has arrived. And perhaps more...
This marvel of nature can survive dehydration for years – but watering it will reveal beautiful green leaves Why will I love it? The fascinating resurrection plant ( Selaginella lepidophylla ) is a marvel of nature that can survive...
From Cumbria to Cardiff, Essex to Inverness, we've scoured the nations garden centres and rated their plant selections and coffee shops to bring you the very best in the UK.
Everything is starting to look mushy in the garden this month after the heavy rain. While you don't need to be too tidy, it is a good idea to cut back plants that have become overgrown or are starting to decay.
This week, UK gardening expert CIAR BYRNE recommends thinking about what bulbs to plant, cleaning out your shed and harvesting fruit - amongst other handy tips and tricks.
CIAR BYRNE: From late summer to autumn, these tall tender perennials look brilliant in tropical and mixed borders, or by themselves in a large container, making great summer bedding.
From the spacing of plants to being too ambitious and harvesting at the wrong time, we've outlined 16 errors almost every beginner gardener makes - and a simple solution for each one.