Oleanders (Nerium oleander) are a mainstay of Mediterranean gardens, widely used for screen planting, on hillsides and alongside roads. Flowering in summer, the large open flower clusters can be singl

Lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis, is a low-growing, spreading perennial plant, bearing arching stems of white bell-shaped flowers with a wonderful perfume. It makes good ground cover in shady s

July is a fantastic month for sowing seeds, as both soil and air temperatures are high. The long, warm days with good light levels speed up the germination process, helping you to extend your season o

Deciduous trees are grown for their attractive ornamental features such as decorative bark, flowers, coloured foliage or autumn fruits, and their shape and form create height and structure within a ga

Each year, Chelsea sets garden trends – will this year’s ‘robust lawn’ made for canine companions pass the sniff test?Can you hear it? That sound of the horticultural industry exhaling? We are

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These simple flowers, which bloom earlier than many others, are a rich source of nectar and pollen for insectsDandelions are often seen by gardeners as burly thugs, but they do have their benefits. Th

If the leaves turn red and drop off, your plant could be stressedWhat’s the problem? My jade plant’s leaves are turning red and falling off.Diagnosis The jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a rela

The medal winners at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show have been announced. This year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show includes a unique garden for dogs, designed by Monty Don, ideas for urban spaces and ways

Loo that makes compost with human waste and drought- and dog-friendly creations among highlights at 2025 eventFrisbees, solar panels and a toilet are among the rather unorthodox stars of the Chelsea f

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Tayshan Hayden-Smith says Chelsea flower show celebrates ‘exclusivity over equity’ and he was naive to think he could bring changeA gardener and activist hired by the Royal Horticultural Society t

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Join the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team for our first reader event at Ridgeview Wine Estate, where you’ll have access to areas of the estate and experiences not usually open to the public. Gui

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Before planting a tree close to your house, it's important to check that it won't, ultimately, cause damage to your property. Garden designer Arit Anderson reveals five trees that you should never pla

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