Plantsman and adventurer Chris Brown explains to Clare Foster how his training at Kew and his travels have helped to develop ...

This long dry season calls for a portfolio approach, hedging your bets rather than root-and-branch restructuring ...

Hanging basket flowers should flourish and look their best in July, but one simple thing can completely destroy these plants ...

When picking out flowers to plant in your garden, it's important to think about what would look the best, but also what would ...

Brits are being urged to brace for possible summer water shortages as hosepipe bans have already been introduced in some ...

Key Points Water potted plants daily at the base—twice if temps hit 90°F—since potting mix dries out fast.Use drip irrigation or watering globes to keep soil moist when you're away or busy.Add mulch ...

If used for preserving or candying, the rhizomes should be dug while tender and succulent, rather than when old, tough and ...

Coneflowers are not subtle. They have a large central seed head with vibrant pink or purple petals radiating outwards and ...

Heather Taylor, aka "the plant doctor", from Hudsons Plant Centre in Duffield, Derbyshire, has shared her best tips to stop ...

If you're new to gardening or simply want to take a break from high-maintenance plants, the following seven flowers are ...

Sure, the season’s been mild so far. But odds are the heat blast will hit soon. Here are some strategies to get through to ...