Spring-flowering shrubs are a great choice for a small garden. Plantsman Andy McIndoe chooses a few spring beauties to brighten and cheer the garden.
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Growing primulas
In early spring there is no cheerier sight than a patch of primulas. Simple to grow, follow our easy advice for growing your primulas this year.
Grow peonies
Peonies are easier to grow than some might think and with a small amount of care you will be rewarded by their stunning display each summer.
Growing begonias
The new Majestic begonias from QVC are 20-30% larger than any other large-flowered begonia. Read more tips for growing begonias in your garden.
Grow patio lilies
Top tips and advice on growing lilies in containers, particularly the Romance series of lilies from QVC – perfect for patios.
5 plants for a fence
Use the fences and walls in your garden to create colourful and dramatic borders. Graham Rice suggests five great plants for growing against a fence.
Extend the season
There’s an autumnal feel in the air, but that doesn’t mean summer is over. Jean Vernon chooses a few plants that will keep the season going for a longer lasting display.
Growing tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of our most familiar fruits and it is hard to imagine European cuisine without it. Vicki Cooke explores the history of the tomato as well as her top growing tips.
Great garden shrubs
Shrubs form the backbone of the garden. They are the unsung heroes. Shrub expert, Andy McIndoe, gives 10 good reasons to plant your garden with shrubs.
Year of the sunflower
2015 marks the year of the sunflower, so add a little sunshine to your garden by planting a few sunflowers. The smiley, bright faces are a hit with young and old.
Grow sunflowers
Infuse your garden with some fabulous summer sunshine this season. Plant sunflowers for stunning, long lasting blooms and much more.
Power to the herbs
Herbs are the powerhouse plants of the garden, says Barbara Segall. They deliver ‘va va voom’ to our food, enhancing all the fruit and veg we grow.
New plants at Hampton Court
The floral marquee at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the perfect place to find a new plant for your garden. And if you are after something completely new, look no further than these five beauties, as picked by Jean Vernon.
Protect your pets in the garden
Know what plants are poisonous in the garden to pets. Here’s a list of poisonous plants for cats and dogs and 5 other hidden garden dangers.
Celebrate British Flowers Week
British Flowers Week is 15 – 19 June 2015. Celebrate by growing your own cut flowers in the garden. Here are 5 easy flowers to grow.
Poisonous plants to cats and dogs
Charlie Dimmock has launched a garden warning of the dangers of plants poisonous to cats and dogs. The garden – Poisonous Pawtanical – is on display at the Horniman Museum in South London.
