November isn't too late to sort out the state of your lawn and ensure it comes back to life after winter. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, a lawn specialist claimed that there is one task to focus on.
From durable gloves and boots to fragrant seeds and candles, these pressies will delight the green thumbed in your life The 9 best garden tools to make light work of autumn jobs Christmas can be a challenging time for gardeners ....
Give this low-maintenance, enthusiastic climbers a wall, fence, doorway or porch to grow up, and it will reward you with spectacular flowers There might be fireworks in the skies this week, but unless your past self was very clever and...
An attractive, low-maintenance alternative to a bonsai – just remember to keep it away from your pets Why will I love it? The ficus ginseng ( Ficus microcarpa ) will bring you all the beauty of a bonsai without the care needs. They are...
From spices to seeds, coffee to candles, we opened the doors of some of this year’s more inventive countdown-to-Christmas offerings – with varying results Advent calendars filled with everything from beauty products to chocolate, Lego to...
We love our gardens, but it can be annoying when pesky creatures mess it up. Now you can banish squirrels from your shrubs by using a common ingredient.
Dust in the home can seemingly build up out of nowhere; if you're fed up with seeing giant balls of dust in your home, one of these six beautiful houseplants could help.
She used to tell me the first crop picked would taste very different from the last. And she was right Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email As a child, I spent most days outside with my hands in the dirt. When I wasn’t reading, I...
Changing weather can wreak havoc on your lawn, making it weak and brittle. But it's easy to prevent if gardeners take action before the end of the month.
Just because the weather is getting colder, does not mean you have to forget about your garden. An expert suggested seven plants that can brave the winter.
Mushrooms can sprout randomly on garden lawns, particularly during the cooler, damp autumn months. Though plucking them out like weeds is tempting, gardening experts have warned against it.
A gardening expert has shared a simple "easy gardening task" that will help ensure your hydrangea flowers are bigger, healthier and more abundant next spring.
If autumn leaves are clogging up your garden, Amazon's powerful leaf blower will be the easiest - and quickest - way to sort things out, without having to spend hours with a rake.
Gardeners are being urged to give their lawns some much-needed care right now before winter hits to keep grass looking better than ever once spring arrives.
If your peace lily is drooping or has wilted leaves then you may be making a common mistake most houseplant owners make in the autumntime, but luckily it is very simple to fix.
Conservation charities the National Trust and the World Wildlife Fund are asking everyone to take a few minutes out of their schedule to ensure there is a gap or a few gaps under their back garden fence.
In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about objects, the Gardening Australia host shares the tool that turns heads at airport security Read more Three Things interviews Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Gardening is a...
Squirrels are a naturally curious animal and that does mean that they can unfortunately cause some unwanted damage to your gardens and even your shed, according to an expert.
Ex-Gardeners' World presenter Alan Titchmarsh has given his top tip for gardeners about what they should do if they spot Japanese knotweed in their garden
Mice and rats are more likely to enter your property once the cold weather begins, as they will be looking for somewhere warm with plenty of food to nest in before winter.
North Hertfordshire: I’m always pleased when ivy mining bees arrive in our garden and create mini volcanoes of dirt. I also don’t mind when they go again My garden has got some unlikely invaders. They appeared out of the ground like...
Collaboration between leading garden designer and Microsoft to go on display at Chelsea flower show 2025 Hardcore gardeners sometimes, when no one else is listening, talk quietly to their prize blooms. But at next year’s Chelsea flower...
So long as you split them, the vegetable’s pink stalks will guarantee you fresh crumbles for years to come Now that my veg patch is four seasons old, I’ve found myself reflecting on the decisions I made when I set it up. Some of...
This handsome tropical vine is easy-going, adaptable and perfect for beginners Why will I love it? With lush, trailing, glossy leaves and cascading vines, reaching up to three metres in length, the grape ivy ( Cissus rhombifolia or C....
Gardeners’ World presenter is bucking the trend to make the event more inclusive Some gardeners at the Chelsea Flower Show may balk at the idea of a dog scrabbling around near their prize roses. But Monty Don is designing his first...
For one night only … This dramatic sun-lover produces flowers that last for just for a single evening Why will I love it? Invite a piece of the Brazilian landscape into your home with the Cereus jamacaru . In the wild, this plant has...
Planting a tree is a timestamp and a responsibility – it’s going to be there for a long time. Here’s what to think about before you pick and plant one Part of gardening’s beauty is the ephemerality of it: taking care of a plot can...
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.
This unusual plant that brings a sense of intrigue and character to any room Why will I love it? The elephant’s foot ( Dioscorea elephantipes ) adds character to any collection. Its bulbous caudex resembles an elephant’s foot or a...
The sorry state of my garden is my fault, but help is at hand through a mixture of mulching and sowing green manures to fuel growth It hasn’t been a flagship year for my veg patch. Between the soggy spring and high winds knocking over my...
Illness had robbed me of my health, my confidence and my joy. But when my mum brought me something to care for, I regained my sense of purpose The life I loved came to an abrupt end when I was diagnosed with severe myalgic...
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 eye-catching cactus will bring a touch of the wild west to a sunny windowsill Why will I love it? The devil’s tongue barrel (Ferocactus latispinus) is an eye-catching cactus, with thick, flat and dramatically hooked red spines. It...
Plan your layout, choose hardy perennials and stick to a colour scheme for a cohesive look that will come into its own next year Something about this time of year makes me yearn to cut in a new flowerbed and fill it with ambitious little...