April is bursting into bloom, so there’s no better time to get outdoors and enjoy your garden’s beauty. From fresh planting projects to the gentle hum of pollinators, this month is all about new ...

If you’ve recently planted a climber or rambler, check the support structure it’s growing against. It must be strong enough to hold the long stem growth that will come over the next few months. There ...

April 2025 is when spring has truly arrived! The clocks went forward last Saturday, giving us more daylight to enjoy the garden. Now we’ve an extra hour to admire beautiful blossoms and flowers that ...

Shade-loving climbers are ideal for brightening up dark north and east-facing walls and fences. These shaded spaces are often unused in the garden, but there are plenty of plants hardy enough to ...

They can bring you privacy and shade, as well as lovely variance in height and structure. Many also bring stunning autumn colour or pretty spring blossom, and some will even reward you with a crop of ...

In the run up to your holiday, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the packing and planning. You can forget about what you’ll be leaving behind. Remember that any plants you grow depend on you to survive.

David’s bestselling book My Houseplant Changed My Life documents how growing indoor plants is good for your mental and physical well-being. It also showcases 50 of the leading house plants and ...

Celery (Apium graveolens) has been cultivated for over 3,000 years, originally prized for its medicinal properties in ancient Greece and Rome. It was used in tonics for digestion and inflammation ...

As spring bursts into bloom, a flowering cherry tree becomes the star of the garden. From late March into April, these ornamental trees are covered in clouds of pink or white cherry blossom. If you’ve ...

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 ...

Tropical gardens are becoming increasingly popular in Britain. Their exotic and relaxing presence makes us feel like we’re on holiday without even leaving home. The plants are impactful and ...

Commercially, roses are propagated by budding or grafting which requires a separate plant known as a rootstock so this makes it impractical for the average gardener to do. Roses can be propagated by ...