Rudbeckia has earned its reputation as one of the finest late-summer plants. Its bright colour, long flowering season, wildl…

Dorset gardener Will Hamilton suggests long term planning rather than quick fixes are now needed to beat the drought conditi…

Often great value for money, easy to care for, needing less attention and great survivors, more gardeners are turning to har…

Most gardeners agree if there is one herb you must grow it is basil. The wide variety of types offers endless possibilities …

Botanical science continues to change many things and now is leading to a record number of name changes when it comes to man…

Rambling roses possess a kind of enchantment that few other garden plants can rival. They do not merely grow; they wander, c…

Practical solutions like replacing high allergen plants and shrubs and employing a sensible regime of grass cutting can do a…

Alliums, or flowering onions, are among the most rewarding plants a gardener can grow. With their dramatic shapes, vibrant c…

When we plant a tree we all want to see it grow quickly, establish itself and rapidly become a part of our garden. There are…

As spring reaches its peak and summer begins, May is one of the busiest and most rewarding months. The soil is warming, plan…