Chippings come in different sizes. Smaller chippings are the perfect choice for pots and tubs. They suppress weeds and keep moisture levels up – meaning less watering during summer and periods of ...

Most Delphiniums are hardy perennials, but annual and biennial varieties are also available. You might also see them called ‘larkspurs’, which are the plants’ common name originating in the Tudor era.

Dahlias are extremely fashionable, having now shaken off their old image of being grown in straight lines on allotments. They come in a huge range of flower shapes and colours. And they produce loads ...

When you’re offered an allotment, you’ll need to sign a tenancy agreement. This agreement sets out your annual rent payment and lists what you can and can’t do on the plot. For example, keeping ...

Forcing rhubarb is a great way to encourage your crops to be ready for harvest earlier in the year. By extending your rhubarb season, you can enjoy it for much longer. Plus, forced rhubarb is much ...

Set the moss pole or stake into the centre of the container next to the plant and firm in place with the compost. Firm the potting mix in place, including any aerial roots that are within the soil ...

How to spot Box Moth Caterpillar There are several ways to identify a box caterpillar infestation. The two most common are noticing defoliation of the plant, with leaves damaged or gone completely.

Then, bring some fiery colour to the mix with the sunset-like tones of Helenium (sneezeweed) ‘Waltraut’ or the darker and more dramatic colours of ‘Moerheim Beauty’. Bees and butterflies love these ...

Updated 04/02/25 Call in the spring with camellias. These hardy shrubs have glossy evergreen leaves and romantic floral displays that herald the end of winter. Camellias burst into flower in February, ...

For cheerful, yellow flowers to brighten up a dull, dark day in February 2025, this easy-to-grow, deciduous shrubby climber is a great choice. It’s fast-growing and can either be left to scramble ...

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As spring bursts into bloom, a flowering cherry tree becomes the star of the garden. From late March into April, these ornamental trees are covered in clouds of pink or white cherry blossom. If you’ve ...