Garden
5 bulbs to plant in August to fill your garden with colour
The heatwaves we’ve had this summer have warmed up the soil perfectly; this means any bulbs you plant will get nicely bedded in…
3 things to do to your lawn before it rains
Despite appearances, your lawn probably isn’t dead, just very dehydrated. Grass is extremely hardy, and with some consistent…
Monty Don says don’t worry if your fruit tree has shed fruit
If you’ve noticed your apple tree has dropped all its fruit this summer, Monty Don wants to reassure you not to panic, and it is…
5 plants you can bring back from the dead after a heatwave
When you look out at your garden, is it a brown and crispy mess? Yes? Don’t panic! While plenty of your plants may look dead and…
5 trees I’d never plant in my own garden – and 3 I would
If there’s one thing I think every garden could benefit from, it’s more trees; nature’s air conditioning, they create shady…
David Domoney is using his prunings to make a natural wreath
If you’re cutting your plants back this month, don’t chuck the clippings straight in the compost bin – there’s a creative way you…
Alan Titchmarsh says every garden should have a water butt
After weeks and weeks of heatwaves, rain has finally reappeared in UK weather forecasts – and if you’re hoping to make the most…
5 plants to collect seeds from now for free flowers next year
Have you ever collected seed from your plants? It’s a lovely thing to do and naturally means you then have seeds ready for next…
How to revive tomato plants in 4 simple steps
If your tomato plants look anything like mine do right now, they’re probably in need of a lot of TLC. Thankfully, there’s still…
What to do with jasmine in August – 6 easy tasks to do now
Wondering what to do with jasmine in August? It’s a crucial month in the climber’s calendar, because it’ll either be pumping out…
How to revive tired hanging baskets in August
Hanging baskets are a fabulous way of adding a splash of summer colour to gardens, doorways and porches with their cheery blooms…
The low-maintenance hedge idea I picked up in Bratislava
On a day trip from Vienna to Bratislava last week, I found myself drawn to one low-maintenance hedge in particular – and despite…