3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (624+ words) In part two of our inside look at Gordon Castle, we’re off to the stunning Walled Garden. Twelve years ago the eight acre Walled Garden was essentially a field with a wall round it and is now a major visitor…...

13+ hour, 31+ min ago   (295+ words) Monty Don has identified the garden job he describes as the "biggest and most important" for September and October. The horticultural expert prioritises incorporating grit into his compost mixture in preparation for planting his bulbs. Monty emphasises that drainage is…...

13+ hour, 31+ min ago   (295+ words) Monty Don has identified the garden job he describes as the "biggest and most important" for September and October. The horticultural expert prioritises incorporating grit into his compost mixture in preparation for planting his bulbs. Monty emphasises that drainage is…...

17+ hour, 55+ min ago   (652+ words) The first fall gardening task you probably think of is raking up dried leaves, but some of your perennial plants might also need a little cleanup this season. Before you store your shears for the rest of the year, our…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (376+ words) Dried flower heads can contain mature seeds worth saving for next season, helping gardeners grow more flowers while stretching the gardening budget - Shutterstock The flower may look finished, but the gardening value might not be finished at all. Those crispy…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (483+ words) September pruning can trigger tender new growth that faces winter damage, while cutting spring-blooming shrubs can remove next year's flower buds. Save routine pruning for the plant's proper season and remove only dead or damaged wood when necessary - Shutterstock September…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (189+ words) Published Sep 13, 2026 10:00 AM EDT Pergolas are another privacy option. Typically constructed of wood, this outdoor structure consists of posts, beams, and rafters. Pergolas are open, so in order to achieve the most privacy possible, consider choosing one with privacy slats…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (589+ words) The waning days of late summer could be considered perennial flower gardens' "quiet time" of the season. Blossoms from early-summer flowers have faded and it's just before autumn's flowers come into bloom. So, before asters, sedums and goldenrods come out…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (522+ words) Trained horticulturist Michelle Washington-Jenkins has shared the flowers you should consider sowing or planting now for best results in springtime. Here's what you need to know A gardening expert has revealed the five essential tasks to complete this month – including…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (276+ words) Former Garden Center Manager Reveals 5 Plants You Should Always Buy on Clearance – and 3 Plants to Skip Every Garden Needs One Plant That Can Handle Drought – These 7 Still Look Good in Early Fall Dry Spells Do You Know the September Stagger?...