Unlike apple trees, most peach varieties are self-fertile, so a single tree can produce fruit. "But they benefit from an open ...
As the summer draws to a close, there are a few key tasks that gardeners should be doing to prepare for the winter months ...
Annual pruning keeps lavender compact, fragrant and full of flowers – here’s when to reach for the secateurs and how much to remove Thomas Rutter is a garden, nature and environment writer based in ...
Summer may feel over but it's important to take these few steps before the cold seeps in, to protect and prepare your garden for the winter ahead ...
As the weather begins to cool, it's important to keep up with your gardening tasks to ensure your garden is ready for the winter months ahead – from dividing perennials to saving seeds ...
Kathy Clugston and the panel visit Clarkston Halls near Glasgow. Joining Kathy are botanist James Wong, Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Head Gardener Bethan Collerton, and Balmoral’s Head of Gardens ...
These wildlife-friendly trees bring striking colour to the garden and provide berries for birds when natural food can be ...
September is the month to plant daffodil bulbs, harvest fruit and help your lawn recover after scorching summer weather ...
With summer slowly coming to an end, gardeners will start thinking about pruning. Acer trees, however, need to be pruned with caution – only in specific months of the year. As one of the best trees ...
“Ahead of winter, September is a good time to get ahead of pest control, particularly vine weevil grubs," says Paul. "These ...
September is a useful month for pruning, but knowing what to cut back – and how much – is key before winter ...
Annual pruning helps keep lavender plants compact, healthy and full of flowers - Alamy Aromatic herbs are some of the hardest-working plants in the garden. They ask for relatively little, yet deliver ...