- Plants
Growing cosmos for cut flowers
Cosmos are one of the easiest, most rewarding flowers you can grow in your garden. Their simple, open flowers have a friendly, smiley, summery demeanor and can be planted in beds, borders, pots and containers all around your garden with simply stunning results.
- Plants
Are there any houseplants you can use?
Houseplants have a range of benefits and here are five houseplants that offer more than just looks and aesthetics.
- Grow your own
Easy fruit for beginners
Want to grow your own fruit, but not sure where to start? Jean Vernon picks five fruits that are really easy to grow and will give you a great crop year after year.
- Grow your own, Recipes
Growing pumpkins
If you fancy growing pumpkins for autumn then now is the time to get growing! Vicki Cooke, former Kitchen Garden Keeper at Hampton Court Palace, has some tips to get started.
Grow your own
Grow your own better crops
Lawns
How do I keep my lawn looking green and lush?
Plants
Enrich your garden with roses
Grow your own
Artichokes; a historical delicacy
Inspiration
Mini salad box
Plants
Are there any houseplants you can use?
Grow your own
Easy fruit for beginners
Grow your own
Growing pumpkins
Plants
Growing cosmos for cut flowers
Inspiration
My garden escape
Grow your own
Easy strawberries
Grow your own
How to cheat with tomatoes
Jobs this month
Spring has sprung!
It’s the height of spring and there is lots to get on with in the garden. Make sure you have all the plants and products you need to make the most of your gardening time.
Quick tip videos
Summer rose care
Sow late cropping seeds
How to take plant cuttings
Holiday garden maintenance
Keep your sweet peas flowering longer
How to care for your summer bedding plants
Plant out summer bedding
Planting out summer bedding
Save time watering the garden
How to propagate shrubs from semi-ripe cuttings
Repotting house plants
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