Want to help the birds all year without the risk of passing on disease at feeders? Check out our list of fantastic plants ...

Days in the sun, pottering with plants and being creative. Is working with plants really the life-changing career pivot it ...

Think bigger, not more "When it comes to front gardens, one bold statement can have more impact than lots of smaller ...

Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) are also known as Chinese chives or oriental garlic, and are not to be confused with chives (Allium schoenoprasum). Garlic chives are a perennial herb, very similar to ...

The no-dig gardening method is one employed largely by growers of organic vegetables, though it applies to ornamental plants, too. Rather than digging the soil to remove weeds, this process involves ...

Flowering shrubs can bring a wonderful display of colour to the garden, whatever the time of year. In addition to their eye-catching blooms, they also provide height and structure, and are often ...

Out of sight, below the ground, the soil teems with life. Much of the living mass of soils is made up of fungi, which form extensive underground networks, working in partnership with plants and ...

These days we're all more aware of the benefits of eating seasonally. Not only do fruit and vegetables taste better when grown in season, but they're also often cheaper to buy. Eating seasonally is ...

Trellis can be an easy way to increase privacy in your garden, as it provides support for climbers such as clematis, roses, jasmine and sweet peas. Choose evergreen climbers and you can enjoy added ...

Virginia creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is a rampant climber. It is typically used to clothe walls of large houses. It bears inconspicuous flowers in summer, followed by small blackberries in ...

If your soil is alkaline (with a pH of above seven), you can grow acid-loving plants in pots or raised beds, using ericaceous potting compost. Using the right potting compost is key to success when ...

Duckweed is a common pond weed, visible as masses of tiny, rounded green leaves that float on the surface of ponds and other bodies of still, nutrient-rich water, including in water butts. The ...