Garden

When you look out at your garden, is it a brown and crispy mess? Yes? Don’t panic! While plenty of…

If there’s one thing I think every garden could benefit from, it’s more trees; nature’s air conditioning, they create shady…

If you’re cutting your plants back this month, don’t chuck the clippings straight in the compost bin – there’s a…

After weeks and weeks of heatwaves, rain has finally reappeared in UK weather forecasts – and if you’re hoping to…

Have you ever collected seed from your plants? It’s a lovely thing to do and naturally means you then have…

If your tomato plants look anything like mine do right now, they’re probably in need of a lot of TLC.…

Wondering what to do with jasmine in August? It’s a crucial month in the climber’s calendar, because it’ll either be…

Hanging baskets are a fabulous way of adding a splash of summer colour to gardens, doorways and porches with their…

On a day trip from Vienna to Bratislava last week, I found myself drawn to one low-maintenance hedge in particular…

Strawberry season is coming to an end – but that doesn’t mean you should stop caring for your plants. Laying…

Judging from the state of our lawns after a very hot summer, it’s unsurprising that many gardeners are looking at…

Wondering how to repair bald patches in a lawn? You’re certainly not alone; after weeks of relentless sunshine and soaring…