3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (677+ words) Use these for maximum impact and interest With Monty Don's departure from Gardeners’ World marking the end of an era for the much-loved gardening presenter, his influence on the way we garden is unlikely to disappear anytime soon. Over the…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (754+ words) It can be tempting to reach for the secateurs, but pruning could actually do more harm than good With the arrival of the new season comes the need to plough through end-of-summer gardening jobs, but some plants and flowers should…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (612+ words) Your future garden will thank you Learning how to collect seeds from perennials is a satisfying experience and offers a more sustainable approach to growing flowers. In simple terms, perennials are plants that live for more than two years and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (575+ words) It's back to school for your garden — these are the plants to get in the ground while there is still time From hardy geraniums to reliable late-season favourites, many hardy perennials are ideal for planting and dividing in September while…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (609+ words) September is the perfect time to take cuttings from your favourite plants After a summer of heatwaves, we’ve finally arrived at September, ready to welcome autumn and its cooler, crisper weather. Along with revitalising that scorched space that used to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (613+ words) Planting these shrubs, flowers, and vegetables now could leave them struggling once winter arrives. Fall may be one of the best times of year to plant, but that doesn’t mean everything should be put in the ground right now. In…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (470+ words) The more you snip, the more these cheerful annuals will flower well into fall. Daisylike cosmos are a favorite annual among gardeners in the summer, adding a cheerful element to borders and wildflower gardens with their vibrant blooms—and they…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (837+ words) When autumn arrives, some of our favourite summer visitors are leaving – help them prepare for their journeys south At one point, it felt as though this year's long, hot summer would last forever. But now, rain has returned back, bringing…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (639+ words) A few clever jobs can persuade your butterfly bush to put on an encore Buddleja produces long, cone-shaped clusters packed with tiny, fragrant flowers in shades of purple, lilac, pink, white or blue. It’s a favourite with nectar-seeking butterflies, hence…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (531+ words) Doing these simple tasks now will help you get more from every last bloom Echinacea, also known as coneflower, is a hardy perennial best known for its daisy-like petals and spiky, dome-shaped centre. It earns its keep from mid-summer, when…...