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 ...

Common names for godetia include satin flower, because of the texture of the petals, and farewell-to-spring, which refers to the early summer flowering period of some varieties. Godetia is a popular ...

A path can make a big difference to your garden, both practically and aesthetically. The type of path you choose, including the material, colour and shape, can have a big impact on the look of your ...

Ginger lilies are exotic perennials with bold foliage and spikes of bright flowers. They are often used in tropical style borders in combination with other dramatic plants, such as large-leaved cannas ...

Grow bistort in moisture-retentive soil in sun or partial shade, in a position that suits the height and spread of the variety. Keep watered until established, after which little care is required ...

Gravel gardens are an attractive way to transform part, or all of the garden, into a drought tolerant, low-maintenance display. The planting style is soft and informal, often with no barrier between ...

Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is an evergreen shrub that comes from the Mediterranean and has been grown in Britain since the 16th century. Its oval green leaves are scented, as are the small, fluffy white ...

Making your own compost is a great way of recycling green waste. You can make compost in all but the very smallest of spaces and there's nothing better than using your own homemade garden compost, ...

In its native habitat, Rhus typhina can grow to heights of more than 20m, but in the UK it's not likely to grow taller than 5m, making it a perfect tree for small gardens. Bear in mind, however, that ...

Plant London pride plant in sun or shade and keep watered until established. Trim off dead stems after flowering for a tidy appearance. Propagate by division in spring. London pride growing with and ...

The traditional lawn is becoming less favourable now that droughts are more common as the effects of climate change intensify. On drought-prone, free-draining soil, lawn grass turns brown when under ...