David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist, Broadcaster, and Author. David has worked with a number of the UK’s leading ...

If you want autumn flowers, Crocus sativus needs planting in August to early September, then blooms in September to October.

October is perfect for layered bulb pots that flower for months. Use a frost-proof container with drainage and peat-free ...

Growing your own fruit and vegetables is a fun and rewarding way to use your garden. Nothing compares to the taste of homegrown fruit plucked from the tree, or crunchy vegetables hauled from the soil.

Attracting wildlife into the garden is a lovely way to bring your garden to life, as well as looking after some beautiful creatures that are at risk of being endangered. Nothing quite beats the ...

Plant type categories like perennial, biennials and annuals may seem a bit confusing. But once you know the basics that plants are grouped by their lifecycle, all will become clear. Here’s a guide of ...

Not every perennial is worth saving, but unusual or expensive varieties usually are. Pelargonium cultivars, half-hardy salvias, argyranthemums, and tender daisies are strong candidates. Check each ...

Delphiniums are native to the Northern Hemisphere from the United States, Europe, Asia and Northern and Central Africa. They thrive in cold and moist climates. Most Delphiniums are hardy perennials, ...

The answer to whether plants help with condensation, is yes and no. There are some plants that are more likely to contribute, and others that can help. Knowing which is which will help you to best ...

Dahlias are extremely fashionable, having now shaken off their old image of being grown in straight lines on allotments. They come in a huge range of flower shapes and colours. And they produce loads ...

Mimosa are delightfully delicate-looking trees with their feathered foliage for February 2025 gardens. And at this time of year, they are smothered in scented, ball-shaped, fluffy yellow flowers. They ...

If you love a G&T you’ll love this evergreen shrub as its leaves and flowers smell of gin and tonic! Hailing from Australia, it’s a tender, evergreen shrub. And so should be grown in a warm, ...