
Build your summer garden quickly with these plants
A lot of the plants you see in the summertime have had long periods to develop and grow over the year to be ready for

Your checklist for choosing new plants
Seeking new plants for your garden or allotment is always exciting, but the keen gardener might feel like a kid in a sweet shop. Here

How to welcome wildflowers into your garden
It’s tempting to think that any plant that finds its way into your garden that you haven’t deliberately planted there is a weed, and therefore

Top shrubs for containers
Many of us enjoy the wonderful variety of colour, fragrance and foliage created by annuals in containers and hanging baskets, but opting for annuals means

Four shade-loving but colourful plants
There’s no doubt that many of the impressive and colourful plants are sun lovers. However, not everyone has a garden with lots of light. If
Seven of the best hardy perennials
Gardening is fun and rewarding, but if you’d rather relax on your newly purchased rattan garden furniture than spend time digging and planting, then look

What are the best plants for my patio?
If you’d rather make space for that superb Supremo Barcelona garden furniture you’ve just invested in, than devote precious square footage to borders, then why

Five household items that can double up as planters
If you are running out of plant pots or simply want to create a truly unique look in your garden, you can use all sorts

Three plants ideal for gravel gardens
If you don’t want the hassle of the upkeep of a grass lawn, a gravel garden could be a good solution for you. They are

What to do in the flower garden in March
March should see the start of spring, so there will be plenty to keep you occupied in the flower garden next month