Gardening how tos
Wondering exactly how to do something in the garden? Discover our gardening guides
7 expert tips on helping your garden survive summer heatwaves
As the hot weather in the UK continues, we ask three horticultural experts how we should be adapting the way we garden to hotter, drier conditions
You are going to need these plant combinations and tips from an expert Spanish designer who knows how to garden in intense heat and no rain
Spanish designer Fernando Martos explains why he combines the beauty of Spain's arid landscape with English planting ideas in his dry garden designs. If we're considering climate change, his approach could be a useful one for us to take note of
How to spot 10 common garden weeds now and stop them taking over your garden
Weeds can pop up and establish fast in early summer, but with our handy guide you can quickly identify and manage 10 of the most prolific ones early
The modern way to care for your lawn - and the one reason why it never looks its best
Your lawn doesn't have to be such hard work. Here’s how to have gorgeous patch of grass without the hassle.
When to water plants in hot weather
In the heatwave, make sure you're watering your plants at the right time of day
May gardening jobs: what to do in the garden in May
Our panel of expert gardeners pick the jobs you should be doing in the garden in May.
Everything you need to know about growing bluebells
English bluebells are one of the highlights of spring. Here's how to grow them in your own garden – and how to differentiate between English and Spanish bluebells.
Creative plant supports you can make at home this spring to turn your garden into a work of art
Gardener Jenny Barnes demonstrates how to create your own plant supports that will turn your garden into a work of art.
How to grow your best-ever tomatoes this year
Whatever type of tomato you're planning on growing this year, here's our expert advice on how to get your best harvest yet
Watch: How to prune or pollard a smokebush
Discover how to pollard or prune a smoke bush hard in spring in our easy step by step video, to keep it a good size for the garden and so it produces beautiful foliage
The ultimate list of gardening jobs to get done in March: 18 tasks chosen by experts
It's spring fever in the garden and we've gathered together advice from four expert gardeners on the best jobs for March.
How to train roses into creative sculptures
Head gardener Jenny Barnes is known for her imaginative ways of training roses. Here, she shares her secrets to creating her beautiful rose domes and sculptures.
How to prune a climbing rose: expert tips from a head gardener
Daunted by pruning a climbing rose? Follow our expert guide on training climbing roses from head gardener Jenny Barnes
Think you can't plant anything in February? Here's what you can sow and plant out this month
Head gardener Benjamin Pope and vegetable gardener Aaron Bertselsen offers their suggestions for the best things to plant in pots and beyond this month
Jobs for the garden in February - get these key tasks done this month before spring arrives
While February offers gardeners the opportunity for a well-earned rest there are still seed potatoes to order and salad seeds to sow before the onset of spring
Myth buster | Do you really need to mist your house plants?
We are often advised to mist our houseplants. But is it really necessary?
This dreaded pest can destroy whole gardens in days. This is how to stop them
The box caterpillar, or box tree caterpillar, can devastate box plants in a matter of days. Here's how to deal with it.
How to create a safer garden for birds
Naturalist Martin Hughes-Games explains how you can keep your garden birds safe by maintaining good hygiene around bird feeders, bird tables and bird baths and window feeding trays
Why you should buy snowdrops 'in the green' - plus how to plant them
Planting snowdrops in the green is considered the best way to establish them. Here's advice on why you should buy them, where to buy and how to plant
Don’t buy before you read this: the ultimate guide to creating the perfect pergola
Considering a garden pergola, but not sure where to start? Here’s everything you need to know before you buy or build one
Ideas for decorating the table for Christmas
Brighten up your Christmas table with these natural festive arrangements using evergreens and winter-flowering shrubs. Here's two simple examples to make yourself. Words and styling Bea Andrews
