Weigelas make the perfect garden shrub. They're hardy, low-maintenance, easy to grow and work well in a variety of situations, including mixed borders. Weigela is a deciduous shrub, with leaves that ...

From novices to experts, all gardeners need a trusty spade and they're often the first tool that gardeners will buy when starting out. These staples of the shed are invaluable and can help with dozens ...

Cooking and eating outside in the garden are highlights of the summer and although charcoal barbecues are often the traditional choice, gas BBQs make grilling simple. Quicker and cleaner than charcoal ...

It’s a classic British summertime scene: the sun's just peeked out from behind the clouds, the temperature's barely in double digits, but all along the street there’s the delicious smell of smoky, ...

Planting in September provides you with an earlier crop in spring, makes use of otherwise empty soil and saves you time on spring planting. Plenty of vegetables and ornamental plants can be sown or ...

Planting up a flower bed can seem a bit daunting to begin with. Initially, it’s important to consider factors such as the size of your bed, how much sun it gets, the quality of your soil and what kind ...

House plants fill your home with greenery and flowers, adding impact to every room. There's a huge variety to choose from, whether you're looking for bright flowers, height or dramatic foliage.

When designing a garden it can be difficult to know where to begin. How do you assess the space, draw up a plan, start planting? And what about paths, boundaries, seating and screens? Whether you're ...

Grass seed germinates at different rates, depending on various factors such as the grass species, weather, time of year and soil moisture. Typically, germination takes between five and 10 days. Once ...

Duckweed is a common pond weed, visible as masses of tiny, rounded green leaves that float on the surface of ponds and other bodies of still, nutrient-rich water, including in water butts. The ...

House plants in the office can help to reduce stress levels, increase concentration and therefore productivity, and generally make the office a nicer environment to work in. The types of house plant ...

Bathrooms are a popular place to keep house plants as they typically provide high levels of humidity, similar to a jungle environment, in which many indoor plants thrive. By adding some greenery, your ...