Garden
The garden trends to avoid in 2026, according to experts
What are the garden trends to avoid in 2026? It’s an intriguing question, particularly as most trends have a habit of arriving…
Unique bulbs to plant in February – 5 striking picks
Looking to bring variety to your summer planting scheme this year? There are plenty of unique bulbs you can plant in February…
12 jobs to do in the garden in February for a productive 2026
As the days lengthen and we race towards spring, there are so many jobs to do in the garden in February to prepare for peak…
8 vegetables to plant under cloches in February
It’s February, but I like to call it the season of the cloche. That’s because there are so many vegetables you can plant under…
Gardeners warned against a common plant pot drainage hack
Garden experts are reminding gardeners not to put broken crockery, gravel or rocks in the bottom of their planters, as this…
Best bulbs to plant in February for red blooms
Aiming for a red garden colour scheme this year? There are a huge number of bulbs to plant in February for red blooms. I’m…
Gardeners warned against making 1 winter hydrangea mistake
Gardens are being warned against pruning their hydrangeas this month, or risk having no blooms at all this summer. Who doesn’t…
Avoid pruning stone fruit trees at all costs this month
If you’ve got a plum, cherry, peach or apricot tree in your garden, don’t be tempted to prune it this month – cutting back stone…
10 garden pond ideas for a tranquil, nature-friendly space
A few thoughtful garden pond ideas will encourage wildlife to flock to your garden – and it doesn’t matter how much space you…
Spring garden maintenance jobs to avoid to protect hedgehogs
We all love to welcome wildlife into our gardens. But while doing our best to make wildlife feel at home, there are also some…
3 of the most important benefits of peat-free compost
If there’s one thing I’ll try to persuade you to buy for your garden this year, it’s peat-free compost. That’s because peat…
Where to buy seed potatoes to start growing your own spuds
If you’re hoping to grow your own potatoes for the first time this year, now is the perfect time to start working out where to…