So many new gardeners worry about pruning — but done right, it makes your plants stronger. Don’t be afraid to give a bold cut ...

Mimosa are delightfully delicate-looking trees with their feathered foliage for February 2025 gardens. And at this time of year, they are smothered in scented, ball-shaped, fluffy yellow flowers. They ...

Particularly as the weather cools outside, condensation can build up on your windows and surfaces indoors. Find out some of the best indoor houseplants to grow to reduce the amount of condensation in ...

April 2025 is when spring has truly arrived! The clocks went forward last Saturday, giving us more daylight to enjoy the garden. Now we’ve an extra hour to admire beautiful blossoms and flowers that ...

Dahlias originate from Mexico and are frost tender. Therefore, they’ll need to be kept in either a frost-free greenhouse or in the house until all risk of frost has passed. Place pots somewhere light ...

With wonderful spikes of vibrant colour, I love adding Delphiniums to my garden borders. Did you know that the Delphinium is the birth flower for people born in July? Being such a wonderful plant to ...

Raspberries are a rewarding and delicious fruit to grow at home, offering a continuous harvest from summer into autumn. With the right care, they will provide juicy, flavourful berries for years to ...

How to spot Box Moth Caterpillar There are several ways to identify a box caterpillar infestation. The two most common are noticing defoliation of the plant, with leaves damaged or gone completely.

When you’re offered an allotment, you’ll need to sign a tenancy agreement. This agreement sets out your annual rent payment and lists what you can and can’t do on the plot. For example, keeping ...

With Chelsea Flower Show taking place in September for the first time, rather than its usual slot in spring, there were opportunities to showcase a different variety of plants. Here are some inspiring ...

Bluebells are often seen growing in partial shade under trees, but are actually what is known as woodland edge plants and can tolerate full sun or full shade in a well-drained soil. Well-suited to ...

Read my Sunday Mirror article, where I take a look back at some of the winning plots from Cultivation Street over the years.