Shade in the garden is inevitable. Some gardens have small pockets of shade amongst borders, and others have larger sections where trees or buildings block the sun. So, these shaded areas are an ...

Compost being sold on garden centre shelves are more often labelled as ‘peat-free’. Peat has been used in the horticulture industry since the 1960s, but there have been calls for it to be banned. This ...

Incorporate a contemporary design with soothing, natural elements that are a stunning stand-out feature in any room. Houseplants are a great investment and not only look amazing. But they also bring ...

This Valentine’s day, though red roses might reign supreme, here are twelve alternative flower varieties to gift something a little different and really show your affection… Because they last so long, ...

Autumn is a great time to get new shrubs, trees and hedging into the garden. They are naturally dormant at this time of year and the ground is still soft and workable. Bare-root plants are great ...

Britain was once almost entirely covered in woodland, and so wood is a natural habitat for many of our wildlife species. However, half of that habitat has disappeared since the 1930s, and population ...

Ladybirds are probably the most popular member of the beetle family in Britain. Gardeners love them because they are voracious aphid eaters, and so are their larvae. Ladybirds are so good at keeping ...

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February might be the shortest month of the year, but there are plenty of tasks to stay busy with ahead of the growing season. Start preparing your raised beds, sowing early seeds under cover, and ...

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 ...

Dig the bed over. Aim to remove weeds, placing annual weeds on the compost heap and perennial weeds in the green waste local authority recycling bins. It’s best not to compost perennial weeds, as ...

If you have a sunny south or west-facing windowsill there are certain houseplants that will love direct sunlight. They actually need it to grow well. Choose plants that hail from desert habitats, such ...