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Unbeatable for sheer flower power, these easy to grow, vivacious climbers are so full of vitality and energy, they never fail to bring a garden to life. Whether grown over an obelisk in patio conta...

At the very start of our gardening lives, often as our parents try to get us interested in gardening for the first time, we’re encouraged to sow seeds of hardy annuals. Flowers whose seeds you can...

 This is the month we can take our foot off the brake and dive headlong into sowing and planting. However an overnight frost can undo all our hard work so proceed with caution and be ready with a ...

Things really step up in the garden through May. For much of the country threat of frosts are gone by the middle of the month meaning planting for summer can really begin though the further North y...

Planting Out Hardy Perennials in March As long as the soil is not waterlogged or frozen, March is an ideal time to plant hardy perennials in the garden.Hardy perennial plants are just starting to c...

The Secret to growing fabulous Hydrangeas One of the most important things a gardener needs to know about hydrangeas is that they need plenty of water to thrive. That means that those gardeners wit...

This is the month when seed sowing really gets into full swing especially in the south of the country, with half-hardy flowers and vegetables which need gentle warmth for germination and the early ...

For those itching to get into the garden on those rare but exceptional, sunny February days, there are plenty of reasons to go and make the most of them. Even though the weather may be cold and the...

To the relief of many the days are beginning to uncurl and stretch out once again. Sunlight hours increase daily as gardeners relish the prospect of a new growing season ahead. Perennials mark the ...

Winter is the perfect time to reset, regroup and prepare for the coming year. It’s not a very active time of year for gardeners, but there is still plenty to do - including clearing dead plants, we...

Looking to overwinter plants in your greenhouse, but worry it’ll be too cold for them? The good news is that there are a few clever ways you can keep your greenhouse warm even when temperatures plu...

You’ve had a busy and productive year in the garden, but what happens when temperatures drop? You might be tempted to down tools, believing that there’s nothing to do in the garden during winter. I...

Like the idea of growing tasty, nutritious salad greens on your window sill, all year round? Microgreens are the ideal choice, as they can be grown very easily indoors in small containers. When mos...

Thinking of growing microgreens at home? If you want a fresh supply of tasty, healthy fresh greens throughout the winter months (and indeed, all year round), this is a great idea.