Autumn is the perfect time to plant young fruit trees. Fruit trees reach a state of dormancy at the end of the growing season ...

As winter blankets the garden in frost and snow, many plants enter a period of dormancy, conserving energy to survive the cold months. Understanding how to properly water dormant plants during this ...

‘Summer-flowering perennials, such as daylilies, geraniums and lychnis, can be successfully divided in the fall. With little ...

In October, walls of verdant green leaves transform into shades of yellow, red and orange, signifying that it’s time to ...

In October, you can plant tulips, daisies, forget-me-nots, irises, lupins, and periwinkles. The main thing is to do it on ...

Salvia is a standout choice for folks seeking a deer-resistant flower that brings both beauty and resilience to their outdoor ...

Yucca is a great plant for beginners as it’s easy to grow, tolerant of neglect and can be very long-lived. Unlike many house plants, it can cope with a spot in bright sunshine, so is a good plant for ...

Prune hybrid tea (large-flowered) roses and floribunda, but don’t hard-prune, just cut back selectively to protect the plant ...

Can I grow penstemon in a pot? Penstemons have quite deep roots, so need to be grown in a large pot, ideally with a height and width of 45cm. Choose a peat-free, soil-based compost such as John Innes ...

Spring bulbs that are becoming available from nurseries about now should get into their gardens early enough for ...