Dogwood trees are well-behaved species but still need some tidying. Learn how to prune dogwood trees, when and why with this ...

The gardens of The Newt are a testament to the absolute meticulous perfection practised by the gardening team there, and ...

Raspberries are a fast-growing and delicious fruit that is easy to grow in a home garden. The only downside is that they can ...

Like any good safety equipment, chainsaw chaps should comply with national and international safety standards, so you know ...

This spring, many of the larger-leaved rhododendrons have at least some leaf damage, with several plants looking like they ...

Taphrina deformans is the name of the disease that targets peaches and nectarines. The infection begins in autumn when the leaves are falling to the ground – a double dose of copper (a few times, 3 or ...

Prune climbing or rambling roses differently. Start by removing about half the overall growth. Remove any crossing branches that touch each other to prevent rubbing that damages the bark. Shorten the ...

SLIMY, determined and very unforgiving . . . slugs are a gardener’s greatest foe. There are 44 species in the UK, with ...

Dogwoods, in the genus Cornus, are among the most versatile native shrubs. With seasonal interest, tolerance of less than ...

Apples can be mulched with a lawn mower and put directly on to beds or composted. Now is a good time to think of soil health, ...

Gorgeous hydrangeas! These showstoppers bring a burst of color to any garden. From classic Bigleaf to the climbing Miranda, ...

Don't settle for ordinary shrubs when deciding what to plant in your yard. These new and improved cultivars are a step above ...