December is ideal for garden planning because the garden is sparse, making gaps easier to see. Seed companies are quieter, so ...

A star of the December 2025 garden, this witch hazel unfurls spider-like flowers that glow on bare branches. They shine in ...

Not every perennial is worth saving, but unusual or expensive varieties usually are. Pelargonium cultivars, half-hardy salvias, argyranthemums, and tender daisies are strong candidates. Check each ...

Approaching another growing season, you may find yourself clearing space on your windowsills or in the greenhouse to germinate seedlings ready to plant out. If you enjoy garden pots diy projects, this ...

Acers will respond very well to pruning. It is best to prune whilst the tree is dormant, so December to February would be an ideal time of year. Make sure to prune back to a bud – this means cutting ...

Find out how to take hardwood cuttings of your favourite fruit bushes in your garden, planting onions, shallots and garlic this month, and the essentials to giving your lawn its final cut before ...

Raspberries are a rewarding and delicious fruit to grow at home, offering a continuous harvest from summer into autumn. With the right care, they will provide juicy, flavourful berries for years to ...

David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist, Broadcaster, and Author. David has worked with a number of the UK’s leading garden retailers as a plant buyer and strategic consultant. With more than 30 ...

If you love a G&T you’ll love this evergreen shrub as its leaves and flowers smell of gin and tonic! Hailing from Australia, it’s a tender, evergreen shrub. And so should be grown in a warm, ...

Find out some of the best climbing plants to add to your garden trellis, plus, learn how to grow a delicious window box of fresh herbs. Early September is perfect to line up hyacinth vases and ...

Allotments are incredibly popular at the moment, offering exercise, the satisfaction of growing your own food, and company with other likeminded people. They are mostly run by local authorities ...

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 ...