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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...

Hydrangeas are undeniable beauties and they deserve plenty of care and upkeep to maintain their stunning blooms! If you’re new to planting and caring for these flower plants, you might not be awar...

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. 

If you’re looking for something simple and edible to grow at home this winter, microgreens could be ideal. But what exactly are they, and are they worth growing? Read on for everything you need to ...

As we count down the days until Christmas, many gardeners are counting down the things that they can still do in their family gardens during the festive season. But worry not—if December gardening ...

You may not think it, but your garden is a pretty inspiring place to be for kids. Yes, it may be tricky to tear them away from their devices or getting the motivation to go outside, but once you’re...

California poppy, grows naturally in the wild tells us what it enjoys most in the garden. In California, and other parts of the south western USA, California poppies grow in deserts and in other dr...