Advice for big gardens
Ten tips for gardening plastic free
David Ware, head of eco garden centre EdibleCulture, offers up his top tips for how to garden without using plaastic
Reducing plastic in your garden and allotment
The invention of plastic changed how we gardened forever. Now it is everywhere, here's why we need to deal carefully with our plastic usage and how to get closer to a zero waste garden. llustration Vicki Turner
Stop! Here are 14 things you think you need to do in your garden but you actually don't
The RHS offers up 14 things in your garden that you think might work, but which actually don't
Expert tips for designing a meadow
Garden designer James Alexander-Sinclair gives his advice and tips on how to include a meadow in your garden
Wondering what jobs to get done this summer? Let Sissinghurst's expert head gardener guide you
Sissinghurst’s head gardener Troy Scott Smith guides us through the jobs that he and his team do in summer. Images by John Campbell
Here's what companion planting means and why it can help plants thrive
Ever wondered how companion planting might help your vegetables and deter pests? Here expert grower Matthew Biggs breaks down the companion planting myths and explains how the system works
Box tree moth could be rampant this year, warns RHS
The RHS has warned that 2024 could see a significant rise in the spread of box tree moth
My orchid obsession: how I created a dreamy native wildflower meadow carpeted with amazing blooms
Peter Clay, co-director of Crocus.co.uk, explains his yearning for a magnificent landscape carpeted with orchids, and how he has made that dream come true. Photographs Carole Drake
People plan to mow their lawns no more than once in May according to new poll supporting No Mow May
A new poll demonstrates that more people than ever are planning on not mowing in May as part of Plantlife's No Mow May campaign
How to grow hellebores
Plant expert John Hoyland gives advice on planting, sowing and growing hellebores. Plus, the best varieties to grow, recommended by some of our favourite plant experts. Images by Rachel Warne.
What is soil? You may think you know, but there's a lot going on under your feet
Think of your garden soil as a living organism that needs gentle handling and you will reap the benefits in healthier plants, urges no-dig gardening expert Charles Dowding
How to make your garden child friendly without ruining it
If you thought children's play areas and a stylish garden don't mix, here's our advice on pleasing the whole family in the garden.
Sunken garden inspiration and how to make one
A sunken garden can provide privacy and a new perspective for planting. Here designer James Alexander-Sinclair lists five key design elements to consider when planning to build your own sunken garden.
How to lay a hedge
Interested in the centuries-old skill of hedge laying? Follow our guide on how to lay a hedge and learn about the traditional ways to lay a hedge. Words Louise Allen, photography Andrew Montgomery, illustration Liam McAuley
Inspiring natural ponds and swimming pools for your garden dip
Ideas for adding a natural pond or swimming pool to your garden, whatever its size and inspiration for hard landscaping materials
Garden path ideas: how to make a garden path
Paths are not just a means of getting around – they can knit areas of the garden together and are as much a part of the overall design as any other feature. Designers James Alexander-Sinclair, Andrew Wilson and Arne Maynard offer solution
How to grow pumpkins and squashes
There is a huge variety of winter squash and pumpkins out there, all easy to grow in an allotment or garden if you know how. If you want to grow pumpkins for next year, here's a few of our favourites, plus some extra advice on sowing and planting. Illustration Kerry Lemon
Design Solutions: Topiary
If box balls and bay pyramids are all that spring to mind when you think of topiary, then it’s high time to sharpen your shears and think again. Here are some ideas to encourage some creative gardening
Saving water in garden design
Harvesting and storing rainwater run-off, as well as recycling household water, can help gardeners cope with drought, writes garden designer Andrew Wilson
Late summer planting plan using tried and tested plants
This bold design for a late summer border by gardener Andrea Brunsendorf uses tried and trusted plants that will keep the show going in your garden border until the first frosts
Historic gardens to visit
The results are in. Here are 2021's eight best gardens – including the first-prize winner – as selected by the experts at Historic Houses and voted for by you.
How to cope with a sloping garden
Expert advice from Andrew Wilson on how to cope with level changes in the garden, with ideas on including steps and ramps with safety and accessibility in mind
30 of the best climbing plants for 2024
Choose from our selection of best climbing plants and add vertical interest to walls and trellises or allow to scramble over other plants in borders. Plantsman and garden designer Rory Dusoir gives his top recommendations.
Striking form at a sculptural winter garden
At Sculpture by the Lakes, Monique Gudgeon has created a strongly structured garden to showcase her husband Simon’s art. Words: Kendra Wilson. Photographs: Annaïck Guitteny