Garden advice
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When to prune hibiscus for a healthy plant and beautiful flowers come summer
Hold your horses and your secateurs – it might not be the time just yet
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How to grow garlic – a complete guide to planting this delicious kitchen staple
Here's how to grow garlic in five simple steps
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When to prune holly bushes for fabulously festive foliage all year round
They're the ultimate privacy hedge... so when should we be pruning our holly bushes?
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How to plant amaryllis bulbs in pots for guaranteed winter blooms, according to experts
Everything you need to grow this festive favourite
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Can you leave dahlias in pots over winter? You can, but only if you follow these 4 expert-approved tips
Dahlias aren’t as high maintenance as they look, but they still need protection over winter
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How to plant tulips in pots – the best ways to plant tulip bulbs in containers for dazzling spring displays
Everything you need to plant tulip bulbs in pots
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When to plant amaryllis bulbs for blooming plants over the Christmas period
You'll need to act fast if you want to add this beauty to your Christmas table
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When is the first frost in my area? Use these tools so you can plan ahead before temperatures drop
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4 ways to recycle plastic plant pots – clear out garden mess and stay green in the process
How to sustainably dispose of old, unused pots
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When to stop planting spring bulbs – this is what skipping the autumn window means for future blooms
When is it too late to plant spring bulbs?
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Jobs to do in the garden in November – 5 ways to get your garden in shape before winter arrives
Add these November gardening tasks to your to-do list
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This is the slug hack the King’s gardener swears by - and all you need is yeast and sugar
If you're looking at how to get rid of slugs naturally, this may be your answer.
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Never ignore fallen leaves from this one tree – unless you want to risk it killing your grass
The general rule of thumb is to leave fallen leaves as and where they fall... but there is, as ever, an exception
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4 plants to prune in November to promote healthy growth, bumper crops and better displays
It's the perfect time to be pruning these plants
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Do perennials need to be protected from frost? Some do – and leaving them unprotected could spell disaster for your plants
These are the perennials that need protecting over the winter
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Does sage need to be cut back in winter? Here’s what the experts say
Sage is a deliciously low-maintenance plant, but it does need some TLC...
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Best fruit and vegetables to plant in November – 9 options to give you a head start on next year's garden
Growing your 5-a-day starts now...
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Should you cut grass in November, or have you missed the boat? This is what the experts had to say
Time is running out
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The 5 bulbs to avoid planting in pots, according to gardening experts - or risk being disappointed by your floral displays
Discover which bulbs to never plant in pots for a beautiful garden display this spring
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Should you remove ivy from your house? Experts reveal that you don’t need to, but you must follow these guidelines
The classic plant isn't exactly the pest you think it is
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Does ivy kill trees? Experts reveal whether this invasive plant can cause serious damage to your garden
Ivy can be problematic, but not all the time
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The 'lightbulb technique' for planting bulbs that gardening expert David Domoney wants you to try – and why it works
We can't wait to try this easy bulb-planting technique
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Where is the best place to plant snowdrops? How to choose the best location for sweeping spring displays
Wondering where to plant snowdrops? Here's what the experts say...
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The 8 plants you should never prune in autumn - or risk ruining next year’s garden
You might know what you should prune… but do you know what you shouldn’t?
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When to prune a climbing rose – here's what Monty Don and other garden experts say
We're taking a look at the perfect window for pruning climbing roses
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How to grow winter salad and bid goodbye to soggy supermarket leaves forever
Winter salad is the perfect crop to cultivate at this time of year
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How to save pumpkin seeds for planting and grow next year's Jack-o'-lanterns for free
Preparations for next Halloween start now...
