Garden
The best Christmas plants with berries – 5 festive picks
Beautiful, festive and invaluable to wildlife, Christmas plants with berries have so many benefits in a winter garden. Whether…
The best Christmas gifts for gardeners, according to the pros
If you’re on the hunt for the best Christmas gifts for gardeners, you’ll know already that finding the perfect present for…
Can you still plant tulip bulbs up to Christmas?
Can you still plant tulip bulbs up to Christmas? The short answer is yes, which is good news for anyone who has been getting…
Best winter plants for wildlife – 5 shrubs, trees and flowers
Birds, amphibians and insects benefit from a little extra help to stay warm, fed and watered when it’s cold outside – and…
I made a Christmas hanging basket for an easy outdoor upgrade
The Christmas tree and fairy lights have added plenty of sparkle inside the house, but when it comes to the front of the house…
1 fruit that encourages robins to return to your garden
Who doesn’t love robins? These cheerful little birds are a favourite amongst gardeners across the UK, and if you want this…
6 of the best outdoor Christmas plants for the garden
Pines, firs and spruces aside, there are plenty of outdoor Christmas plants you can add to your garden this season. That’s right…
Experts want you to scatter tennis balls in your garden
If you want to give your garden birds and hedgehogs a helping hand this winter, wildlife experts are urging gardeners to leave…
Monty Don’s favourite Christmas tree – plus tips for choosing one
If you’ve ever wondered what the gardening guru himself brings home for the holidays, you’re in luck, because Monty Don’s…
5 birds to spot in winter – how to attract them to your garden
If, like me, you enjoy a spot of birdwatching here and there, you don’t have to stop looking out for them because it’s cold…
5 of the best Christmas plants for a front porch
If you want your home to feel festive this month, the work starts outside – and you can never go wrong by planting up some of the…
5 ways to stop your Christmas tree from dropping its needles
Whether you put your Christmas tree up mid-November or are waiting for December 1st, you will want to do everything you can to…