So many new gardeners worry about pruning — but done right, it makes your plants stronger. Don’t be afraid to give a bold cut ...

2025’s spring was the sunniest on record, and that bodes brilliantly for a summer full of colour, growth, and time spent enjoying the great outdoors. June brings long days and plenty to do, whether ...

Marvellous May 2025! A time of year when fresh green leaves appear in abundance on many of the trees and shrubs around us. As well as layers of gloriously frothy, white or pink blossoms. There are not ...

April 2025 is when spring has truly arrived! The clocks went forward last Saturday, giving us more daylight to enjoy the garden. Now we’ve an extra hour to admire beautiful blossoms and flowers that ...

As spring bursts into bloom, a flowering cherry tree becomes the star of the garden. From late March into April, these ornamental trees are covered in clouds of pink or white cherry blossom. If you’ve ...

Imagine an herb with the robust flavour of celery and the convenience of parsley. Meet the celery leaf herb! Also known as leaf celery or cutting celery, this aromatic herb is a fantastic addition to ...

Raspberries are a rewarding and delicious fruit to grow at home, offering a continuous harvest from summer into autumn. With the right care, they will provide juicy, flavourful berries for years to ...

Forcing rhubarb is a great way to encourage your crops to be ready for harvest earlier in the year. By extending your rhubarb season, you can enjoy it for much longer. Plus, forced rhubarb is much ...

Dahlias originate from Mexico and are frost tender. Therefore, they’ll need to be kept in either a frost-free greenhouse or in the house until all risk of frost has passed. Place pots somewhere light ...

March 2025 when the clocks spring forward, giving us all earlier morning light. Plus, the feeling that spring is well and truly on its way. It’s a wonderful time to be out in the garden, marvelling at ...

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 ...

Mimosa are delightfully delicate-looking trees with their feathered foliage for February 2025 gardens. And at this time of year, they are smothered in scented, ball-shaped, fluffy yellow flowers. They ...