So many new gardeners worry about pruning — but done right, it makes your plants stronger. Don’t be afraid to give a bold cut ...

Many lawns suffer from compaction – when they get trampled on, the soil compacts, and this means that oxygen can’t get to the grass roots. Aerating (sometimes also known as spiking) is the process of ...

Dahlias are extremely fashionable, having now shaken off their old image of being grown in straight lines on allotments. They come in a huge range of flower shapes and colours. And they produce loads ...

Leaf celery is packed with flavour. Its dark green, parsley-like leaves add a peppery punch to soups, stews, and salads. Unlike traditional celery, the focus is on the foliage. You can harvest leaves ...

For cheerful, yellow flowers to brighten up a dull, dark day in February 2025, this easy-to-grow, deciduous shrubby climber is a great choice. It’s fast-growing and can either be left to scramble ...

Forcing rhubarb is a great way to encourage your crops to be ready for harvest earlier in the year. By extending your rhubarb season, you can enjoy it for much longer. Plus, forced rhubarb is much ...

The oldest known rose plant living today has really surpassed all the odds. Grown in the grounds of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany from the year 815 AD, this rose is over 1000 years old. It ...

A top tip when growing hardy geraniums, like other perennials such as delphiniums, is about pruning. When flowering has finished, pruning these back to ground level will encourage a late round of ...

How to spot Box Moth Caterpillar There are several ways to identify a box caterpillar infestation. The two most common are noticing defoliation of the plant, with leaves damaged or gone completely.

Or choose ‘Alley Cat’ which has fascinating leaves that are variegated with green and cream colouring. They look almost painted, and then turn yellow in autumn. This variety can grow up to 5m tall, ...

Then, bring some fiery colour to the mix with the sunset-like tones of Helenium (sneezeweed) ‘Waltraut’ or the darker and more dramatic colours of ‘Moerheim Beauty’. Bees and butterflies love these ...

Updated 04/02/25 Call in the spring with camellias. These hardy shrubs have glossy evergreen leaves and romantic floral displays that herald the end of winter. Camellias burst into flower in February, ...