Gardens and planted areas in towns and cities are effective at absorbing rainwater and preventing soil erosion. Their ability ...
When we asked our readers what gardening mistakes they made this year, hundreds of people responded. We've analysed the ...
Join BBC Gardeners' World Magazine on Thursday 24 April, for a day of fun and learning that includes a garden tour, a seed-sowing masterclass on edible flowers, a champagne reception and a ...
Japanese knotweed is often confused with other plants. Here's a few of the most commonly mistaken plants, plus our tips on how to tell the difference between them and Japanese knotweed. This ...
Gardening can be labour intensive, but making changes to the way you deal with watering, weeding and pruning, along with clever plant choices, can make your garden more low maintenance. You can make ...
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is a type of grass that is widely used for garden lawns. The reason perennial ryegrass is good for this purpose is because it's hardy, germinates quickly from seed ...
Plant Thuja plicata in a sunny spot in moist but well-drained soil. Trim hedges twice a year in spring and late summer but do check for nesting birds beforehand and leave pruning until autumn if you ...
These informal gardens are home to an extensive collection of interesting and beautiful plants, especially perennials and ornamental grasses. The Foggy Bottom trail crosses a dell to access the ...