Another way of making a small space feel larger is to plant lots of the same plant. This means the eye travels smoothly ...

March 2025 when the clocks spring forward, giving us all earlier morning light. Plus, the feeling that spring is well and ...

David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist and British Plant Profiler, his lectures and books specialise in the characteristics and personalities of plants. Understanding how they adapt to overcome ...

Firstly, the legumes absorb nitrogen from the air, fixing the nitrogen in the soil and storing it in their roots. This then makes it ready for the brassicas in the following year as they use the ...

Though there are perennial wallflowers, many are biennial, meaning they have a two year life cycle, flowering in the second year. When planting, choose a spot that is in full sun or partial shade with ...

You can plant first early seed potatoes in the ground in late March to early April once the risk of hard frosts has passed.

Dahlias originate from Mexico and are frost tender. Therefore, they’ll need to be kept in either a frost-free greenhouse or ...

Seed potatoes are ones specially grown for planting. They are certified virus-free, which reduces any risks they may carry, which supermarket potatoes could potentially have. It is always better to ...

Call in the spring with camellias. These hardy shrubs have glossy evergreen leaves and romantic floral displays that herald the end of winter. Camellias burst into flower in February, just as the rest ...

Phlox are an old favourite having been grown in British gardens for more than 250 years. Mainly native to North America, there are around 68 different species. There are a wide range of types found ...

February might be the shortest month of the year, but there are plenty of tasks to stay busy with ahead of the growing season. Start preparing your raised beds, sowing early seeds under cover, and ...