This is the time of year when gardeners spend too much time weeding so now is the time to look at a proper strategy for copi…

Imaginative topiary and a wonderful knot garden attract visitors to a delightful three-acre Cotswolds garden Surrounding the…

Water is one of the most precious resources we have, particularly in the gardening world. Do you have any idea how much you …

Young  tender plants raised in a warm protected environment need to be properly acclimatised to outdoor conditions over the …

Choice of plants is the key so when you are planning a hanging basket, go for vibrant bedding plants for a short-term show o…

Apples naturally shed some fruitlets in early summer, and this process is known as the ‘June drop’. This may look alarming b…

Volunteers urged to look out in gardens especially for mammals to help wildlife study Members of the public are being urged …

Country Gardener supports the move to more organic fertilisers being available to gardeners. Here we trace the use of chemic…

Alliums are hugely popular for their wonderful displays of early summer flowers and now the number of cultivars has expanded…

by Kate Lewis In late spring rhubarb gradually moves from the forced season to the outdoor season, and with the lack of othe…