Nothing marks the end of winter like a cheery spring flower. From the first snowdrops and daffodils to classic spring flowers like primroses and hellebores, these blooms are used by gardeners as a ...

When the wet weather arrives, a boot scraper is a convenient accessory to have outside the back door. While doormats are ideal for removing everyday grit and dust, a boot scraper comes into its own ...

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, weeding the patio can be one of the more tedious garden tasks. Getting down on your hands and knees to extract weed seedlings from the narrow ...

With over 620 species of bird flying around Britain, it's always a joy to encourage more into our gardens, and a good quality bird table can be the first step to achieving this. Birds in the garden ...

Weeds are a perennial problem in the garden, popping up on the veg patch, in between plants in borders and in containers, and weeding is one of the gardeners most regular jobs. Digging them up, roots ...

Watering is arguably the most important aspect in a peace lily's care regime. Only rehydrate the soil once the top third has dried out – check if the soil is dry by feeling the compost on top, and if ...

Greenhouses are an excellent way for gardeners to create their very own microclimate and nurture crops such as tasty tomatoes, fragrant herbs and peppers that pack a punch. They allow you to create ...

Issues with peat-free composts, such as expense, availability and performance have hindered its take up in the past but thankfully, compost manufacturers have responded to these concerns with research ...

Gardening is incredibly rewarding but it can be tricky to keep on top of seasonal jobs such as sowing and harvesting, not to mention new planting plans, redesigns and wish lists from one year to the ...

Culinary herbs are both easy and inexpensive to grow. A fresh, home-grown supply of basil, parsley or thyme will cost much less than shrink-wrapped packs from the supermarket and when harvested just ...

With seeds to sow and plants to care for, why not garden in comfort and treat your feet to a pair of gardening shoes? Practical and easy to slip on and off, they're ideal for wearing through the ...

Whether you're building raised beds, putting up garden lighting or popping up a pergola, the most basic hand tool you'll need is a screwdriver. Used to drive in or take out screws of all sizes and ...