Mulch acts like a protective blanket, keeping moisture in during hot weather and helping rain penetrate the soil more evenly. Organic types of mulch, like compost, leaf mould, or well-rotted manure, ...

Bumblebees are considered tireless pollinators in tomato cultivation–but behind the scenes, a darker picture emerges: mass breeding, the use of medication, and painful killing are reportedly common ...

The first half of July is your last chance to fertilize roses to keep them blooming all summer. In our climate, feeding roses ...

Summer's vibrant blooms are a gardener's delight, but keeping them fresh requires a touch of care. Discover the secrets to a ...

If used for preserving or candying, the rhizomes should be dug while tender and succulent, rather than when old, tough and ...

Balsam flowers are low-maintenance blooms. While some praise their colours and toughness, others warn they can be garden ...

A thing of beauty matters. And in Britain, the Olympics of gardening shows us how it can even help change the world ...

Chard and spinach yield abundant fresh greens with little effort. Chard – and its relatives seakale beet and spinach beet – is a biennial, and when sown in July, forms strong plants over winter. They ...

As well as their good looks, umbellifers are also famously attractive to a diverse range of pollinating insects ...

Hoverflies can carry pollen over greater distances than bees and pollinate many plants that grow in your garden or yard. Look ...

Rambling roses can offer a stunning display each summer but you can't treat them the same way as your other rose bushes - ...

Hydrangeas are a favourite among gardeners, as they have a stunning range of colours and bloom year after year.