3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (602+ words) Early autumn gives us the green light to plant spring bulbs like daffodils and crocuses – but can you plant tulip bulbs in September? Well, the rules for tulips are slightly different. The best time to plant tulip bulbs is generally…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1076+ words) Keep your plants happy and healthy, and fill borders with new plants for free With summer coming to an end, there are plenty of jobs to be getting on with in the garden right now. And one task worth tackling…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (1121+ words) Sling yer hook, spiders Last week, I awoke to a spider (quite literally) hanging out on my bedroom ceiling…right above my head. The next day, I unknowingly took a shower with one of these eight-legged critters. And if that’s…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (648+ words) In late summer and early autumn, wasps are getting drunk off dropped fermented fruit Homeowners should be on the lookout for tipsy wasps this month, pest experts have warned. You may think that getting rid of wasps is solely a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (842+ words) Flowers, vegetables and more Our gardens might be winding down for the year, but there's never been a better time to squeeze even more potential out of it – and you can do that by collecting seeds from your plants in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (653+ words) This month's key tasks Tomato plants are gifts that keep on giving, and if you’re lucky, yours will still be pumping out fresh tomatoes at this time of the year. To give your crop a boost, it’s worth knowing what…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (727+ words) These easy-care varieties will steal the show next spring Looking to plant some easy-care spring bulbs this month? There are so many low-maintenance daffodil bulbs you can plant in September. Daffodils usually crown a list of bulbs you can plant…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (487+ words) After 10 years, I can finally use my conservatory whenever I want I've got to be honest. I will be flabbergasted if anyone with a conservatory has been able to use it since the middle of May. This unprecedentedly roasty toasty…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (744+ words) Refresh tired containers with a burst of late-summer colour It’s been a long, hot summer, so no surprise that some areas of the garden are looking less than fabulous. Containers are often one of the first casualties come September with…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (470+ words) Even the most experienced renovator can be caught out by strict planning rules If you’re considering adding a pergola to your garden, you might want to double-check the planning permission rules in your local area. Even if you know the…...