Not all weeds are bad news – but these interlopers have no place in my garden’s veg patch

These days we're all more aware of the benefits of eating seasonally. Not only do fruit and vegetables taste better when grown in season, but they're also often cheaper to buy. Eating seasonally is be

Yuccas are drought-tolerant, so excess moisture can lead to stress or root rotWhat’s the problem? My daughter has a yucca plant on her landing, and while the lower side looks fine, the taller s

Embrace summer in the garden with a new series of the Summer Conversations podcast. Discover the scent of summer in my garden at Longmeadow, and how to make a garden that excites your senses. Learn to

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Shady areas of the garden can be one of the hardest places to get flowers to grow, so the species recommended for these spots are often foliage plants like heucheras and ivy. But it is possible to gro

When you're growing plants in containers, whether indoors or outside, knowing how much water a plant needs can be a challenge, but self-watering planters and pots take a lot of that pressure away. The

The series in which readers answer others’ questions on subjects ranging from flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts. This week, a neighbourly issueIt’s common these days for people to p

Orchids are popular house plants and make a beautiful addition to house plant displays. Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) are the most common type of orchid grown in the UK. Flowering over a long period, th

Tiverton, Devon: On days like this, there’s no finer place to be than in a walled garden, and this one is bursting with gooseberries, beans and buttercupsAny garden is a special thing, but a walled

Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi, and make an excellent substitute for meat, being high in protein, vitamins and minerals. Growing your own mushrooms at home is a great way to enjoy healthy

What is Himalayan balsam?Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) is a tall, annual weed that grows so vigorously it's classed as an invasive non-native plant species. Native to the Himalayas, it was

Volunteers, organized by landscape architecture firm Terremoto, clear invasive plants and restore native fauna: ‘It’s a years-long relationship with the land’ Continue reading...

From a castle in Cumbria to a subtropical paradise in Cornwall, these are some of the top unsung gardens across the countryIn the dash for Cumbria’s lakes and fells, the area’s other green attract

A road trip is the perfect way to explore the county’s horticultural highlights, with great places to eat, drink and stay en routeDriving the back roads of Carmarthenshire in spring, beneath br

Fuchsias are much-loved for their hanging, bell-shaped, bi-coloured flowers that look like colourful, dancing skirts. The flowers last all summer long and there are thousands of varieties available, i

With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to think about outdoor cooking end entertaining.  This versatile gas barbeque from Weber will enable you to cook anything from simple break

This article has been checked for horticultural accuracy by Oliver Parsons.Growing tomatoes is fun and rewarding, resulting in masses of fresh, nutritious fruits that taste better than anything you c

Courgettes are easy and quick to grow and typically yield prolific crops. The fruits must be picked as soon as they're ready or they'll quickly turn into marrows.This means that courgette gluts are al