Many of us take pride in our sheds if they have been recently bought or given a fresh coat of paint, but some people have taken it to the next level by building something spectacular.
A mum-of-three claims a simple yet unconventional hack has banished weeds from her patio. It's generally safe to use around dogs, cats and children too
According to experts, gardeners looking to turn their hydrangea blooms a shade of purple are in luck, as the solution is likely already in their kitchens.
More people choose to pay on the day but trust properties received 25.3m visits in 2023-24 The National Trust said its visitor numbers jumped by 5% in the last year with people still prepared to spend money on a day out despite the cost...
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.
Nick Bailey, a horticulturist who worked as the head gardener at the Chelsea Physic Garden, said the item has been especially effective against cabbage whites
Roses are one of the most popular plants in gardens due to their beautiful flowers, and there is a quick task gardeners can do now to get more abundant blooms in the upcoming months.
Birthday cake and generations come together as the seasons begin to change Back at the summerhouse for Henri’s brother’s birthday. Generations of Londoners celebrating their best-loved Danish Uncle Jorn. The sun shines, there are old...
Don’t let the name fool you, this isn’t actually a fern – but it is an unusual and easy-to-keep addition to any kitchen or bathroom Why will I love it? The tassel fern ( huperzia goebelli ) is a captivating and elegant plant – and one...
There’s nothing cheerier than a tub of narcissi or tulips and now’s time to choose your colour scheme for next year The Instagram ads started a few weeks ago. After some confusion, (“Why am I seeing a tulip … in August?”), I realised my...
More than 150 councillors join 15,000 members of the public calling for urban areas to be free of the chemicals The UK should copy Paris and ban pesticides in urban areas, campaigners and local councils have said. Drawing attention to...
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.
This easy-care native of the Americas is revered in feng shui, with curiously twisted trunks that will get guests asking ‘does it grow like that?’ Why will I love it? The braided money tree ( Pachira aquatica ), with its retro vibe and...
Hove, East Sussex: The urban hog already has careless gardeners and curious dogs to contend with, and here the recent Pride festival has also left its mark In recent weeks, four hedgehogs have been found in various states of dishevelment...
I’ve relearned the meaning of seasonality – and how fragile the natural systems that sustain us really are A few months ago, when I received an email about an available allotment in my area, I struggled to remember when I had signed up...
I know when I leave, no longer able to afford the increasing rent, it will be a record of my love, not for property or possession, but for tending and care The second time my landlord asked me to remove something I had just planted, I...
The allotments might be quiet with gardeners on holiday, but that isn’t stopping the flowers and homegrown veg from making the most of their golden time Quiet at the allotments with many gardeners away. I am here in the early morning to...
These colourful biennials are loved by gardeners – and bees and caterpillars – for their ability to thrive and surprise A friend tells a sweet story about her mother, whose London garden is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen. An émigré...
This big-personality palm is slow-growing by nature, making it manageable as well as eye-catching Why will I love it? Native to the tropical rainforests of south-east Asia, the footstool palm ( Livistona rotundifolia ) is a...
Tonedale, Wellington, Somerset: I pick my way over builder’s debris in the yard and sit by the river, water-crowfoot and demoiselles around me I’m in my secret place. Shhh. Don’t tell anyone. You can’t see it from the road. You can’t see...
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.
Flowers, herbs and community spirit all flourishing in garden ginnels reclaimed from once-rubbish-strewn alleys “Every builder or workman that comes here says: ‘I’ve never seen anything like it’,” Fiona Mitchell, says, standing in what...
Everything on the plot is bursting with life and there’s still more to come The plot is in its high-summer pomp. Twin towers of heavily coloured and scented sweet peas. A wall of climbing beans in assorted colours. Six-foot-plus...
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.
The next few weeks are when the plot gives back, letting you savour everything from beans to fruit and flowers August is here: the month of allotment plenty. The start of the heavier harvest time. When garden work comes to fruition....
Act fast and kohlrabi, kale and spicy mustard greens will be ready to harvest when the temperature drops Even though my veg patch is – mercifully! – full of crops ready to harvest, there are some notable absences caused by this having...
This recently bred succulent is ideal for novices, though experienced plant enthusiasts will love it too Why will I love it? Thanks to its dark green leaves that curl upwards, resembling hands in prayer, this recently bred succulent...
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.
Charity wants to know how climate crisis is affecting plants and what UK gardeners are doing to mitigate effects Most gardeners love nothing more than the chance to chat about what has worked and what hasn’t in their flowerbeds this...
The rise in renting has coincided with a gardening boom. Here is how to make the most of your outdoor space, even if you don’t own the property It all started with a hydrangea for me. I loved the pillowy pink blooms that, as the months...
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.