Garden
3 plants you shouldn’t prune this autumn – it’s too warm!
The leaves might be falling off the trees, but it isn’t that cold outside just yet – which means there are some plants you…
Wildlife-friendly ways to tidy your garden for autumn
With things slowing down in the garden right now, an autumn clear-up is high on the ‘to-do’ list. But before cutting back and…
Can you prune hydrangeas in November?
A fair amount of pruning can be carried out in autumn, but not every plant will benefit from a trim this month. Can you prune…
4 things that sold me on robot lawn mowers
One thing I think we’re about to see more of in UK gardens? Robot lawn mowers. Robot lawn mowers are, in short, robotic machines…
Gardeners urged to plant this spring bulb to attract birds
The combination of a blooming, colourful garden and chirping birds is a lovely one. And more often than not, your flower garden…
7 invasive bulbs you should never plant in your garden
There are invasive plants, and then there are invasive bulbs – the kind that creep up on us and our gardens. Autumn is the ideal…
Monty Don’s tip for overwintering tropical plants is a must
The clocks have fallen back, the nights are growing darker, and now temperatures are starting to dip below 10-12°C, if you have…
How to grow honeyberries for an effortless crop of fruits
Did you know that some types of honeysuckle produce edible berries? That’s right – you can learn how to grow honeyberries…
How to care for peonies in autumn so they survive winter
They may be the first blooms of summer, but that doesn’t mean that gardening season is over for these romantic blooms. In fact…
Herbs to divide in autumn for free plants and healthy growth
Make space in your garden to grow your own herbs and you’ll have a ready-made supply of tasty and aromatic leaves to add to…
4 of the best ornamental grasses for winter interest
The air is feeling chillier by the week, but there’s still time to plant for winter interest – and ornamental grasses are one of…
DIY pot feet ideas to stop frost damage and waterlogging
With things quieter in the garden, it can be a good time of year to give pots and planters some TLC to make sure they’re prepped…