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

July can be a joyous time to be out in the garden, with long, light days surrounded by UK summer flowers, fragrance, and colour. Here are ten of my top plants for July gardens—ideal for helping you ...

In the garden, there are many brightly coloured flowers and different options of foliage plants that I love. But add some enchanting charm to your planting schemes with these top picks of plants with ...

Imagine an herb with the robust flavour of celery and the convenience of parsley. Meet the celery leaf herb! Also known as leaf celery or cutting celery, this aromatic herb is a fantastic addition to ...

Dahlias originate from Mexico and are frost tender. Therefore, they’ll need to be kept in either a frost-free greenhouse or in the house until all risk of frost has passed. Place pots somewhere light ...

Mimosa are delightfully delicate-looking trees with their feathered foliage for February 2025 gardens. And at this time of year, they are smothered in scented, ball-shaped, fluffy yellow flowers. They ...

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, just as the rest ...

The winner of Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2021 is Cercis canadensis (Judas tree) ‘Eternal Flame’, so get the look by growing Cercis in your garden. Here are some top picks to inspire you… ...

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.

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 ...

With wonderful spikes of vibrant colour, I love adding Delphiniums to my garden borders. Did you know that the Delphinium is the birth flower for people born in July? Being such a wonderful plant to ...

Now is the perfect time to start making preparations for growing this year’s selection of veg crops. Ensure your vegetable beds are ready for sowing ahead of the growing season now.