Keep recent plantings well-watered and mulched. Sudden warming plus dry winds can stress plants. Use a 3-inch layer of mulch ...

This phenomenon is called “alternate year bearing” and is very common in fruit trees. In non-bearing years, the tree tends to ...

Gardeners should be aware that late spring is when grey mould can begin spreading and can completely destroy a strawberry ...

If anyone has small St John’s wort shrubs or certain weigela cultivars that seem to be dead, wait and see if new growth ...

With hurricane season just around the corner, is it time to hurricane prune your palm trees? The answer might surprise you.

Efforts are underway to revitalise Egypt’s date industry with a view to developing export markets worldwide. Throughout this ...

The former presenter talks about supporting the Chelsea Flower Show and the scientific reason for why gardening makes us feel ...

Lemon trees need to be regularly fed to promote healthy fruit production. “Feed [your lemon tree] monthly with a fertilizer ...

I’m going to share 12 amazing nutritional fruits that are not only packed with antioxidants and vitamins but are also ...

There is nothing quite like biting into a sun-ripened strawberry grown in your own yard. Beyond the unbeatable flavor and satisfaction, homegrown produce is often more nutritious than store-bought, ...

We have two apple trees and a pear tree, but over the last few years we have been plagued with leaf curl, which has restricted our crop of fruit. Each winter we have pruned them and we’ve also given ...

Verbena is a plant that blooms profusely all summer long and thrives in full sun. Ideal for balconies and gardens, it ...