Agaves aren’t as difficult as you might think, Geoff Stonebanks shares his top tips.
Plants
Seed collecting 101
Saving seed is one of the easiest ways to increase the plants in our gardens and it’s free, Debi Holland explains.
Spring-flowering bulbs
If you plant a few bulbs every year, your spring display will get better and better, says Jean Vernon.
Meet the new groundbreaking advance in hydrangeas
The new hydrangea Groundbreaker® range, truly is something fabulous and new for your garden, Geoff Hodge explains.
Garden hot rods
Inject some colour and height into your garden with plants that have spires of flowers. These are the garden hot rods, says Jean Vernon.
Sensational summer sizzlers
Grow some plants for instant impact says Debi Holland.
Great ornamental garden grasses to grow
Geoff Hodge helps you choose some ornamental grasses to enhance your garden.
Five new plants from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
We pick five of our favourite new plants launched at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, including the winner!
Can roses be grown in pots?
Roses are lovely growing in the garden borders, but if you have a small garden, or just a patio, you can grow them in pots. Geoff Hodge explains.
Grow charming crocus
Every garden needs some crocus flowers. These early, elegant flowering bulbs are the harbingers of spring. Geoff Hodge explains.
Can I grow some nuts?
If you fancy your very own supply of homegrown nuts, now is a good time to plant some.
Fabulous festive herbs
Transform your Christmas celebrations by using herbs grown in your garden.
Create a scented winter wonderland
Add some seasonal scent to your winter garden by choosing plants with perfume and transform your garden into a scented winter paradise.
Plant a hedge for wildlife
If your fence has blown down in the wind, replace it with a wildlife hedge; it will transform your garden.
Grow some autumn fireworks
Don’t waste money on loud, explosive fireworks, instead invest in some plants that will light up your garden with autumn colour for years to come.
Five autumn drama queens
Make the most of nature’s party plants and plant some colour and vibrancy for autumn.
