One more reason to plant perennials is the wide range of available choices. You can find species that will thrive in wet or ...

This native perennial produces thin, needle-like green foliage that will help to fill borders in the spring and summer, ...

The best plant to create privacy in your garden depends ... It will help turn an exposed space into a hidden haven perfect for hosting summer BBQs.

Flowering in bold hothouse shades of pink and red, Christmas cacti light up the house in winter. Hazel Sillver looks at how ...

When the red buckeye tree is being established, apply a high-nitrogen fertilizer. After that, apply a balanced fertilizer, ...

Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of geraniums, palms, lantana and dealing with acorns, ...

In cool climates, you need to pre-sprout the rhizomes indoors. When the turmeric plant reaches 8 inches tall, transfer it to ...

From the best seeds to plant to the things you need to consider ... Sow these seeds now for results you can enjoy throughout the summer months. Once fully grown, these leaves are an easy way ...

Aim to plant dry bulbs directly after purchase. Bulbs you have stored over winter should be planted at the end of their dormant season. Different bulbs need different soil types but summer bulbs ...

Record-breaking hot and dry weather this summer has seen more exotic plants including figs and avocadoes growing in the UK, gardeners have told BBC News. It's part of a trend of Mediterranean and ...