Gardening expert and nutritionist, Rosa Jones has provided a list of jobs to carry out in your allotment in October to give yourself a 'head start' in spring.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has issued a warning to bird lovers over the popular food they put in their gardens, which could be deadly
It is common for orchids to lose their flowers when the days get colder and darker, but there is a simple way to keep them intact and grow much bigger flowers.
You can still keep birds coming back by leaving out high energy foods to keep them going in the colder autumn conditions - but one common snack could have dire consequences.
Winter is now just around the corner, and you can prepare your lawn in October without spending any money by making a natural fertiliser from items you already have at home.
Plants like lupins, ryegrass and field beans can help fix nitrogen in the soil, suppress weeds and increase biodiversity I just removed a half-filled bottle of Lucozade from the euphorbia trough. It was left there by one of the...
It’s a buildup of mineral salts from hard tap water or fertiliser. Switching to rainwater or filtered water, and feeding only in spring and summer, will help What’s the problem? There is a chalky white crust on the top of my spider...
National Trust gardeners expect vivid hues and bountiful fungi, nuts and berries thanks to recent weather conditions The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is likely to be particularly vivid this year, with the combination of a...
From light festivals and Bonfire Night to spectacular forest walks and mushroom foraging, there’s plenty to enjoy. Or if you’d rather stay in, sip mulled wine as you take in a fantastic season of TV The days are growing shorter, the...
This ancient tradition involves offering gratitude for the growing season – and the abundance we may take for granted while many go without I have fond, slightly surreal, memories of each autumn in primary school being filled with leaves...
For 18 years, Cate Blanchett has railed against the hated garden gadget – and she’s not alone. From Hugh Grant to Danny DeVito, the backpack blower has united stars in unlikely, furious contempt Consider the great Hollywood feud. Perhaps...
Secateur and strimmer seen better days? Give your tools some TLC with these tried-and-tested tricks • How to get your garden ready for autumn Garden tools have it rough, there’s no getting around it. Dragged through the mud, blunted by...
These are the fruiting bodies of fungi that live in compost. They are toxic if eaten but not harmful to plants What’s the problem? I’ve noticed tiny mushrooms popping up in my houseplant’s soil. Are they dangerous, and should I be...
Spring has sprung, and native plants such as lemon myrtle, mountain pepper and finger limes can add colour to the garden and flavour to the kitchen Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help...
When architects design their own houses – with no client to please but themselves – the results are clever, creative and considered. In new book The Architect’s House , author Stephen Crafti explores how architects around the world build...
To make home-brewed beer, why not grow your own hops? They’re easy to propagate from a rhizome or stem cutting, though they need plenty of room My partner’s childhood home had a collection of beer barrels, each at a different stage of...
Whether it’s for a birthday, a pick-me-up or a last-minute surprise, these thoughtful letterbox gifts deliver good vibes with zero fuss • 20 easy gifts so good we buy them on repeat Having a gift delivered can be a bit of a faff. You...
Don’t panic! This plant has a natural seasonal rhythm, so resist the urge to overwater when it’s bare What’s the problem? My Euphorbia ritchiei sprouted a leaf, but it was accidentally knocked off and now it’s bare. Will it grow back?...
The competition had over 400 entries showcasing the creativity and importance of green spaces for children ’ s development Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Tristen Cannell, a garden specialist at Stanmore public school in...
Nostalgic tech; autumn garden hacks; and what to wear when it rains • Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here When I was 18, I bought a heavily reduced MiniDisc player. This wasn’t even what you could charitably call...
Dry herbs, sow green manure, catch the rain: garden professionals share the simple jobs that will make all the difference come next spring • The best garden tools to make light work of autumn jobs The nights are drawing in, TV...
Hylotelephiums flower from late summer in borders, pots and gardens – and their brilliant but subtle colours are perfect for autumn days A friend’s husband has recently embarked on a love affair with an allotment plot. I’m totally...
It sells £70 trowels and £3,000 trees – and with A-listers suddenly flocking to the Cotswolds, some of the most famous people on earth have been seen there Name: Burford Garden Company. Age: 49. Continue reading...
Tiny insects called thrips feed on the leaves, weakening the plant. Here’s how to discourage them What’s the problem? My peace lily has recently developed silver and grey streaks on its leaves. It hasn’t been moved and there haven’t...
Dr Hannah Connelly on why the government needs to recognise the value of having more allotments in cities As a former allotment holder in Glasgow, I read Robin Tyne’s article with empathy ( ‘I joined every list’: the gruelling...
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.
At the UK's largest lavender field, Castle Farm in Kent, harvesting is under way - and they have a top tip for growing this favourite Mediterranean herb.
What we have in our gardens says a lot about our social status. The Mail's gardening editor reveals the 16 things upper-class homeowners always have in their garden.
CIAR BYRNE: Now we're past midsummer, there are fewer vegetables you can grow from seed - but many brassicas can still be sown to harvest in winter and early spring.
As I write this, I've just scrolled through some photos of my garden taken in July 2022. The images show a parched plot suffering from lack of water during the driest July since 1935.
Growing your own is good for the planet and great for your health but if you are going to invest all that time, you want to make sure it is worth the effort.
Plant trends tend to stick around longer than fashion and home decor fads. Here are my ten trendiest new plants to make your garden look hort-couture in 2024, plus five that are just so last season.
CIAR BYRNE: If you are going on holiday or don't have the time to water every day during hot weather and want to avoid thirsty plants, try the traditional Spanish 'olla' method of watering.
For years, gardeners have been removing moss from their lawns and patios believing it to be unsightly. But now we are being encouraged to see this ancient plant in a new light and deliberately grow it.
CIAR BYRNE: Ox-eye daisies, musk mallow, and wild carrot are just some of the native UK wildflowers found in the new Marvellous Meadow seed mix created by Adam Henson.