When a plant fertiliser helps you keep winning gardening competitions, it’s time to share the secret
Plant choice
Which summer flowering bulbs work well in containers?
Geoff Stonebanks uses summer flowering bulbs to augment his garden containers with great effect
Salad all year round
Grow salad all year round with these tips from the gardeners of yesteryear. Plant and sow now for delicious and nutritious winter ingredients.
Five plants to rub and sniff
Gardening is not just all about colour. Add interesting leaves and floral fragrance to bring additional richness to your surroundings and you’re on your way to something far more satisfying.
Growing mint
Mint is an essential kitchen herb: it has an unforgettable fresh, clean taste says Barbara Segall, and will remind you of peppermints, chewing gum and toothpaste.
Five new roses for 2019
A garden is not complete without a rose or two. Jean Vernon finds five new roses at RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival
Funky tomatoes
Here’s a sneak preview of some sumptuous, funky tomatoes that will be on show at the 2019 RHS Hampton Court Flower Show
Foxgloves for the garden
Have you ever wondered about growing foxgloves in your garden? Vicki Cooke unravels some of the myths and magic of these wonderful plants
Grow pepper and chillies
It is perfectly possible to grow peppers and chillies in the UK, indoors or a hot spot outside. Vicki Cooke gives growing advice, tips and her fav varieties.
Five new plants at RHS Chelsea 2019
Richard Jackson picks his favourites from this year’s RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year
Tips for growing in containers
You can learn a lot from a garden that consists of over 250 pots and containers and wins awards, Geoff Stonebanks offers his hard earned tips
Spring bulbs in containers Driftwood
Create a crescendo of colour in your pots and containers, says award winning garden designer Geoff Stonebanks
What’s so great about Cannas?
If you’ve never grown cannas you are missing a great gardening trick says Jean Vernon
Five things to enjoy at RHS Wisley Gardens in spring
Jean Vernon pays a quick visit to the RHS flagship garden at Wisley; here are five things to enjoy this spring
What’s a good way to introduce gardening and plants to children?
Make the most of the school holiday and encourage children to start gardening, says Tamsin Westhorpe
What bedding plants are best for containers?
Geoff Stonebanks shares his selection of annuals and bedding plants for containers
What sort of containers should I use in my garden?
Geoff Stonebanks offers his hard earned experience on choosing pots and containers for his garden
What’s new in petunias?
If you thought a petunia was a petunia it’s time to think again, says Jean Vernon
Five great hellebores
The hellebore is a fabulous winter garden stalwart. Specialist nurseryman John Massey chooses five of his favourites.
Can I garden in containers?
Award winning garden designer Geoff Stonebanks explains why he uses over 250 containers at his Driftwood garden in Sussex and the key benefits of using containers
How do I get the best from my geraniums?
Are you growing bedding geraniums this season? These amazing plants will flower all through the summer with a few simple tricks and care tips
What shrubs should I plant in my garden?
Viburnums for every season Though their individual flowers are small, and they cannot compete with more showy shrubs for floral display, the sheer usefulness of viburnums makes them essential garden plants. With diverse habits, often colourful berries and foliage that adds texture and colour to the garden all year, there is always one viburnum that […]
Five winter-flowering plants
Choose some great plants that flower in winter to add interest to your garden. Plantsman Graham Rice chooses his five favourite winter beauties.
Can I create a garden themed Christmas?
When you think of Christmas and the garden, for me the top two things that come to mind are holly and ivy. These are two of the traditional and stereotypical decorations for this time of year. Why not gather some from your own garden and hang around your doorways and window frames to really give […]
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?
If you are tired of the rush of red poinsettias that hit the shops before the festive season, look out for the crisp white beauties available this season and ring the changes
Urban plant trends from Asia
Michael Perry rounds up some new on-trend plants and ideas from his travels in Asia
Plant Trial Results 2018
This summer our Gardening Club members helped trial some of next year’s new plants. Geoff Hodge reports
How do you get the garden ready for winter?
Geoff Stonebanks explains what’s involved in putting his award winning garden to be for winter.
Which indoor plants are on-trend?
Jean Vernon explores a few of the on-trend plant groups that are grabbing the attention of new gardeners
My Flower Power Story – Spectacular flowers on a budget
It might be October, but one garden in the West midlands is still a riot of colour thanks to the hard work of Dennis Amos and his garden helpers, plus the unrivalled vigor of his new plant food, Flower Power. New Convert Dennis is the first to admit that he used to use a popular […]
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