Bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies and many other pollinators emerge when the weather warms up, but pollen and nectar can be hard to come by. A huge number of plants rely entirely on bees and ...

As the garden dies back in winter, it can start to look a bit bare. But you should see this as an opportunity. While your garden is stripped back to its bare bones, you can put in evergreen structure ...

If you have a sunny south or west-facing windowsill there are certain houseplants that will love direct sunlight. They actually need it to grow well. Choose plants that hail from desert habitats, such ...

Rock gardens make brilliant features. They’re striking, low maintenance, easy to build with kids and look good all year round. Alpine plants are perfect if you’re pushed for space or want to create a ...

Q I’ve lost a lot of plants to the bad weather this year and I’d like to have a clearout. I was going to dig up some shrubs, but a friend told me they could just be hibernating. How do I tell? A It is ...

2025 is here. Another incredible growing season will soon be with us. The first day for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere is Thursday the 20 th of March, so mark your calendars. It’s a busy year ...

Orchids are wild, delicate and exotic, but they also make surprisingly good houseplants. In fact, they are one of the most popular houseplants in Britain today. They make excellent presents and are ...

If you don’t have an old sink, toilet or bidet gathering dust in your garage, you can pick one up at your local tip. They make really quirky garden containers and fit in well with your border or ...

The unique thing with bulbs is you see them in Spring but can only plant them in Autumn. I am often asked questions about my design and layout of bulbs and when they are in flower. For those of you ...

Are you thinking of growing your own veg this year? Put down those seeds until you have read my Ultimate Vegetable Planting Calendar. It’s a simple, easy-to-follow guide to growing all your favourite ...

Call in the spring with camellias. These hardy shrubs have glossy evergreen leaves and romantic floral displays that herald the end of winter. Camellias burst into flower in February, just as the rest ...

If you love a G&T you’ll love this evergreen shrub as its leaves and flowers smell of gin and tonic! Hailing from Australia, it’s a tender, evergreen shrub. And so should be grown in a warm, ...