Little says summer more than a garden in bloom with butterflies flitting from flower to flower. But butterflies aren’t just beautiful visitors to our gardens; they are also vital pollinators, and an ...

Want to help the birds all year without the risk of passing on disease at feeders? Check out our list of fantastic plants ...

The wellness positives of a move into a garden-related role are obvious: hopefully less stress, time outdoors and exercise all day long. But there are negatives, too – low pay and working outside in ...

The best place to plant mahonia is in moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. They can be grown in full sun provided the soil remains moist. Mahonias are ideal for planting under ...

Scarifying breathes life into otherwise tired lawns. Learn all about scarifying and how to do it, in our No Fuss Guide to scarifying lawns, with Alan Titchmarsh. If your lawn has developed lots of ...

Long periods of hot weather, without rainfall, remind us that water is a precious commodity. When dry spells become drought and hosepipe bans are implemented, it’s crucial to reduce water use and to ...

The cowslip, Primula veris, is one of the most striking native primula species. It has fresh green rosettes of crinkly oval leaves from which several flower stems are produced, each crowned by a ...

Brunnera is an ideal plant to choose if you're looking for something a little more unusual for the spring garden. Throughout April and May, Brunnera 'Jack Frost' is covered with lots of small, bright ...

High soil acidity is usually caused by the breakdown of organic matter, so it's often found in woodland, due to the abundance of fallen leaves. For example, beech woodland has an average soil pH of ...