Growing beetroot in pots is one of the most rewarding ways to brighten a balcony garden. These colourful root vegetables ...

Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...

AS Winter knocks on our door – it’s easy to forget you can still plant beautiful combinations to light up your inside and ...

This beautiful plant has been undervalued in the past but it makes for stunning colour in the height of summer ...

During the dreary days of winter, we often long for the colors of spring. With a little planning, we can bring those spring colors indoors by forcing flowering bulbs to ...

Flowering Narcissus (daffodils) hyacinths, which are sweetly scented. Crocus, irises and my own favourite tulips which are one of the easiest and best value to grow in you garden. Tulips are very ...

Rake off fallen leaves from regularly mown lawns and compost them, aerate with a fork before brushing in sharp sand to ...

All plants go through periods of dormancy. Learn how to tell if your plants are going dormant, dying, or dead.

While some bulbs, like tulips, can be planted and forgotten, other tender bulbs often require an extra step in winter to keep ...

I did a little holiday shopping this week. I was feeling quite proud of myself for the early start until a friend sent a ...

If you have a rat or mice infestation, this is how you can get rid of the rodents in your home or garden without killing them, according to ...