November is a great time to plant tulip bulbs. And one of the main reasons why is that tulips can be susceptible to a disease ...

By spring, the cuttings should be producing new leaves. Keep well-watered and clear of other vegetation growing around the stems until the following autumn. This is when the cuttings can be dug up and ...

November 2024 is a month for ‘hunkering down’. The clocks have gone back, and the days are becoming shorter. Although many herbaceous plants in the garden are dying down for the year, others are ...

The pure white flowers of snowdrops are some of the earliest to appear in the early New Year. But don’t let the delicate look of the flowers fool you. They are one of the toughest, pushing through ...

Always fancied growing your own fruit but don’t have space for an orchard? Well believe it or not, there are loads of fruit plants that can easily be grown in small gardens, and even in a container on ...

Planting summer-flowering bulbs will add a punch of colour to your garden from late spring right the way into autumn. They are often tall, showy plants that have rich colours and make great cut ...

I write regular guest blogs for Pavestone, one the UK’s producers of high-quality patio and garden finishing’s. In these blogs I use my knowledge of horticulture, landscaping, and design to illustrate ...

Growing your own chillies on a windowsill is fun and will save you money – they will go on producing fruit year after year. They have a long cropping season, so you could be harvesting fresh chillies ...

Autumn has well and truly commenced in the UK, with the warming shades of the changing leaves adding some brightness to the shortening days. October is the start of hardwood cuttings season, perfect ...

The answer to whether plants help with condensation, is yes and no. There are some plants that are more likely to contribute, and others that can help. Knowing which is which will help you to best ...

Having a garden is fantastic. It’s your own little slice of nature right on your back doorstep. But sometimes it can feel like a constant chore. The grass needs cutting, shrubs could use a prune and ...

Tropical gardens are becoming increasingly popular in Britain. Their exotic and relaxing presence makes us feel like we’re on holiday without even leaving home. The plants are impactful and ...