On plants where growth is constantly renewed from ground level, the weak, spindly shoots should be removed, as well as some ...

Looking for tough-as-nails plants that will withstand all weathers on a balcony? We list 12 to try. Even the smallest of spots can stay looking lovely all year, with our top choice of tough-as-nails ...

I know it's the done thing these days to let it all hang out and go for the natural look in your garden – but for me, there are certain aspects of the 'neat-and-tidy' approach that still really work – ...

Winter is a great time for preparing your garden and greenhouse for the growing season ahead. In this video guide, Alan Titchmarsh reveals how he deals with hibernating snails, then ventures indoors ...

Vegetable beds are a productive and low-maintenance option for growing fruit and vegetables. They can be at ground level or raised to a variety of heights, and divided by paths that may be grass, ...

Jasminum nudiflorum – the bright evergreen stems and zingy yellow flowers put on a good show in winter. It also makes a good ...

Whatever the size of your lawn, mowing can become particularly time-consuming in the warmer months, as the grass grows more quickly and needs regular cutting to stay healthy. But with Segway’s Navimow ...

With no fewer than eight beautiful islands on the itinerary, plus a feast of gardens, this Caribbean voyage is brimming with horticultural highlights, expertly guided by plantsman David Hurrion: “I ...

Bees need flowers whenever they're active. There are very few winter-flowering plants in the wild in Britain, so without our gardens, bees would starve. They need open flowers, with easy access to ...

Star jasmine (also sometimes known as Chinese jasmine), Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a beautifully scented, evergreen climber. Perfect for growing up a warm wall, or a fence, it's slow growing ...

Plants require a range of nutrients for healthy growth. These nutrients occur naturally in the soil and can also be added in the form of fertilisers, to boost growth rates, performance, and crop ...