4+ day, 1+ 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…...

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   (538+ words) Some of the most interesting, lesser-known shrubs that deserve a spot in your garden Classic shrubs such as hydrangeas, lilacs, forsythia, and boxwood offer tradition and beauty to the garden, and I love every one of these old-fashioned plants our…...

2+ week, 4+ hour 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, 18+ hour ago   (570+ words) Here are the prettiest lesser-known shrubs that deserve a spot in your garden. Classic shrubs such as hydrangeas, lilacs, forsythia, and boxwood offer tradition and beauty to the garden, and I love every one of these old-fashioned plants our grandparents…...

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, 2+ day ago   (414+ words) How to care for phlox as summer gives way to autumn With their blowsy clusters of flowers in vibrant shades of red, pink and purple, phlox never fails to impress. But even the most beautiful blooms inevitably fade – however, when…...

3+ week, 29+ min ago   (285+ words) Tie, don’t clip, those new branches. If your climbing rose has sent out long, unruly branches that seem determined to snag everything in their path, don’t be tempted to cut them off. These fresh shoots are important: they'll produce a…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (664+ words) From deadheading to when to let cosmos self-seed, these five simple tasks will help your flowers thrive Daisy-like cosmos are a favourite among gardeners in the summer, adding a cheerful element to borders and wildflower gardens with their vibrant, pollinator-attracting…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (697+ words) Give shady corners more colour, texture and interest with these five perennials Once summer's flowers have had their moment, shady corners can be the first parts of the garden to lose their spark. They needn't sit empty until spring, though....