YOU might think there is very little to do in a ­winter garden, be­sides sweeping up soggy leaves and mulching your beds. But ...

Winter winds can be brutal. One day your garden looks serene and alive, the next, it’s a scene from a frozen tundra. Plants ...

Privet is almost indestructible, according to Dillon, and forms dense thickets, making it impossible for native plants to ...

Expert pruning of apples, pears, climbing roses, maples, hornbeams and other key plants can improve shape, encourage healthy ...

The ostensibly barren Mojave Desert is in fact teeming with plants and animals, including a rare species known as the threecorner milkvetch. It’s a member of the pea family, splaying across the ground ...

Often dismissed as fussy, variegated plants are one of the quickest ways to add light and structure — especially in shade ...

Variegated foliage divides opinion, but these plants earn their place in the garden ...

Time is running out for British gardeners: prune six key plants in the next nine days to boost spring blooms and avoid costly ...

One of the biggest appeals of gabion features is their sustainability. The stone used to fill gabions can often be sourced locally, reducing transportation costs and environmental impact. Modern ...

Untreated scrap wood can be useful for all kinds of projects. Get your creative juices flowing with these 10 ideas for DIY ...