If drainage is a persistent issue, consider installing raised beds, which can be made with a good drainage layer at the base ...

If you find a mealybug or scale insect on the leaves of your house plants, don't panic - finding pests is usually more of a shock to us than it is to the house plants. However, it's important to act ...

“Drying clothes inside can produce almost two litres of water”, Daisy says. To wring as much water out of your clothes as ...

If you prune in winter, the wounds should heal without bleeding, as plants are dormant. Winter pruning also gives them less ...

A garden with dogs can be full of surprises. Monty Don offers practical, lighthearted advice on making sure both your plants ...

Winter-pruning clematis simply involves cutting back all stems to 30cm above ground. Growth can be quite rapid once the soil ...

From the formal grandeur of Versailles to the vivid blues of Jardin Majorelle and the blossom-filled paths of Japan’s Kenrokuen, this is our guide to the most beautiful gardens in the world ...

Bindweed is a perennial weed that's a common problem in gardens. It has fast-growing, long stems that can grow to around 3m. These stems climb by twining through garden plants, not just spoiling their ...

5 ways your garden could be contributing to flooding and what you can do about it.

Some herbs (and the pots they're growing in) are at risk from cold winter frosts. Find out how to protect them, in our guide.

Adam Woolcott has more than 30 years of experience as a professional gardener and is best known for winning four Gold Medals at The Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show, as well as three ...

Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by Riddle. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Riddle may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, ...