Plants

Native perennials are having a well-deserved moment, and for good reason. While exotic flowers often steal the spotlight at garden […]

There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing your tomato plants covered in bright yellow flowers… only to find that weeks later,

If you’re growing sunflowers this year, July is one of the most important months of the season. By now, many

If your strawberry plants have stopped producing fruit, don’t make the mistake of thinking their job is done for the

Hydrangeas are famous for producing huge, colourful flower heads that can brighten a garden for months. But if yours seem

Nothing says a British summer quite like a hedgerow full of ripe blackberries. From country lanes to woodland paths, these

If you’ve got a clematis climbing over a fence, archway or pergola, July is one of the most rewarding months

Many gardeners spend spring and summer trying to create the perfect lawn, pulling out anything with purple flowers that appears

Many gardeners spend spring and summer pulling out anything that appears where it wasn’t intentionally planted. But one common “weed”

When a heatwave hits, most gardeners start worrying about the same things. Will the flowers survive? How often should I

Some flowers need constant attention. Others seem determined to survive no matter what summer throws at them. Lantana belongs firmly

When a heatwave arrives, most gardeners start noticing the same things. Lawns turn brown. Flowers wilt. Containers dry out almost

Every weekend, thousands of gardeners wander through garden centres looking for their next plant. Most head straight for the showstoppers.

If you asked most gardeners to name their favourite flowering plant, you’d probably hear the usual suspects. Roses. Hydrangeas. Lavender.

Some flowers grab your attention the moment you see them at the garden centre. Others barely earn a second glance.

Most gardeners walk straight past mullein without giving it a second look. At first glance, it doesn’t seem like much.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about picking fresh blueberries straight from your own garden. Not only do they taste far better

If there’s one flower I recommend to almost every gardener, it’s the humble zinnia. Whether you’re new to gardening or

Growing peppers in buckets is one of the easiest ways to produce loads of colorful homegrown vegetables without needing a

There’s something incredibly satisfying about picking your own strawberries straight from the garden. Warm from the sun, bursting with sweetness,