Good ground cover plants block weeds from receiving the growing conditions they need to survive, effectively smothering them.

The glamorous, showy flowers of hibiscus are a joy in summer and autumn. Hazel Sillver looks which of these colourful, exotic plants to grow and how ...

In November, the short days of autumn feel longer, colder, and frost seems mere days away. And at this time of year our ...

I moved to a new home this year which has a sloping garden with heavy clay soil. I would like to introduce some low-growing ...

If you want to show the lemon, orange, or other citrus tree in your yard some love, try planting these helpful herbs and ...

Many of the best varieties of narcissi bulbs are single-flowering, helping gardeners create a space that will support and feed local insects, such as Narcissus poeticus, otherwise known as the ...

I can't believe it's nearly Christmas wreath making time – plus all the other jobs for November in the garden.

Few plants can liven up a winter day like the amaryllis. The large pink, white, red, orange and variegated flowers are truly ...

By following the crucial D rules this autumn you can be sure of a breathtaking garden next year with beautifully shaped trees ...

You’ve decided to add a fruit tree to your garden. What kind should you select, when and where should you plant it and how do ...

Helichrysum Red Jewel won’t tolerate heavy clay soils but grows exceptionally well in pots in native potting mix ... again at ...

A series whitewash in India will ‘certainly help us’ with regards to the World Test Championship final qualification, but adapting to the ‘red clay’ in Mumbai will be critical, New Zealand coach Gary ...