A quiet revolution has been taking place in our gardens since the charity Plantlife started its ‘No Mow May’ campaign back in ...

These plants will not only give your border a boost of colour but will also attract a variety of pollinators, from bees and ...

No matter what size your outside space is, there are plenty of options for relaxed seating, formal dining, lounging or just ...

Did you know wildflowers are already growing in your lawn, you just need to stop mowing to see them flourish? From clovers to ...

Watering plants creates damp soil and makes it easier for slugs to travel. As they're most active in the evening, it's a good ...

Beautiful blooming bulbs are not just for spring. Summer flowering bulbs make a fabulously colourful display, and the time to ...

A bee hotel provides a nesting habitat for solitary bees such as red mason and leafcutter bees. Give your bee hotel the ...

For the perfect combination of sun, sea, sand and gardens, you can’t beat Barbados. While this Caribbean island delivers all ...

Sweet peas can be sown from October to April. Autumn-sown sweet peas bloom earlier, while spring-sown plants flower later. April is the last month to sow sweet peas so don't delay: plant now for ...

These days we're all more aware of the benefits of eating seasonally. Not only do fruit and vegetables taste better when grown in season, but they're also often cheaper to buy. Eating seasonally is ...

Leucothoe (dog hobble) is a shrub that's grown primarily for its glossy foliage. Its oval leaves, which can be one colour or marbled, come in shades of green, red and purple, with some varieties ...

Gardening can be labour-intensive, but changing how you water, weed and prune, along with clever plant choices, can make your garden more low-maintenance. You can make small changes, like swapping ...