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 ...

Compost being sold on garden centre shelves are more often labelled as ‘peat-free’. Peat has been used in the horticulture industry since the 1960s, but there have been calls for it to be banned. This ...

The transfer of pollen grains from the stamen to the stigma and the egg is the process of pollination. This is how the plants are fertilised to produce the next generation. Certain plants depend on ...

Sarcococca is a vastly underrated evergreen shrub. It is commonly known as ‘sweet box’ or ‘Christmas box’ and it’s the perfect plant for a winter garden. It’s a tough, reliable plant that is really ...

Having a garden is fantastic. It’s your own little slice of nature right on your back doorstep. But sometimes it can feel like a constant chore. The grass needs cutting, shrubs could use a prune and ...

The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies, but never grows to the enduring happiness that the love of gardening gives. – Gertrude Jekyll (2016) ‘Wood and Garden – Notes and Thoughts, ...

Prehistoric plants have been around and keeping our planet alive for an estimated 500 million years. This is around the same time that the first land animals started to appear. Find out some of the ...

Shade in the garden is inevitable. Some gardens have small pockets of shade amongst borders, and others have larger sections where trees or buildings block the sun. So, these shaded areas are an ...

Callicarpa are also known as beautyberries, with striking purple berries which are displayed on bare stems. With interest through the year, they are an asset to the garden. Read my tips on how to grow ...

Winter and early spring are gloomy times. The days are short, the weather is murky and most garden plants are dormant. What you need is a bit of sunshine. Fortunately, at this time of year, you can ...

Growing ornamental grasses in the garden adds elegance and charm with their movement. Although, they aren’t just great for foliage, but the spires of feathery flowers that bloom are sure to add ...

There is nothing quite like the sweet scent of honeysuckle when it’s in full bloom. Especially when it hangs in the air on a still, warm, summer’s evening. You want to make the most out of this ...