Days in the sun, pottering with plants and being creative. Is working with plants really the life-changing career pivot it ...

Think bigger, not more "When it comes to front gardens, one bold statement can have more impact than lots of smaller ...

Summer can be a tough time for plants. During very hot spells, greenhouses and conservatories can become more desert than damp, while containers seem to become dry within hours of watering them.

Some winter-flowering plants also benefit pollinators, providing pollen and nectar for species such as bumblebees, which are increasingly found foraging in the winter months. These flowers can ...

Secateurs and loppers are handy pruning tools, but for thicker branches, a pruning saw is the tool for the job. The last resort before you need a chainsaw, a pruning saw has a toothed blade capable of ...

Your FREE alstroemeria (1 x 9cm pot) will automatically be added to your order when you purchase either the Salvia Luscious Lips Collection or the Elegant Penstemon Collection. This page contains BBC ...

Hanging baskets add long-lasting colour, height and interest to patios, doorways and balconies. The best plants for hanging baskets are tender perennials and annuals that have been bred to flower for ...

If you're new to plant propagation, taking lavender cuttings in summer is a good way to start as they root easily and will provide you with lots of new plants for free. Follow our simple step-by-step ...

With seeds to sow and plants to care for, why not garden in comfort and treat your feet to a pair of gardening shoes? Practical and easy to slip on and off, they're ideal for wearing through the ...

Most gardens will have areas that get sun for only part of the day – between three and six hours in summer. Where these spots are in your garden depends on the type of garden shade you have, or its ...

Scarlet beetles (6mm - 8mm long) with black heads eat the leaves, flowers and seedpods of lilies and other members of the lily family. Don't mistake them for ladybirds. Between April and September the ...

Mealybugs are soft-bodied, 4mm-long insects often found on greenhouse plants and house plants such as cacti and succulents, feeding on their sap. They're covered by a white, waxy secretion, and ...