If you're shopping for poinsettias this month, make sure you choose one that will last the whole festive season.

In April, prune your poinsettia back to about 10cm, and keep at a temperature of 13°C. In early May, repot your poinsettia ...

There are more than 300 willow species to choose from, with features including ornamental stems and attractive grey-green foliage, along with the wonderful catkins (known as pussy willow) that some ...

New to gardening? Browse our list of hints and tips on getting started, sowing, planting and creating wildlife habitats. Gardening is fun and rewarding. What could be nicer than eating food you have ...

Take an elephant garlic bulb and divide it into cloves. Plant each clove into well-prepared, weed-free soil, with its pointed end up, 10-15cm deep. Space the cloves 20-30cm apart so they have plenty ...

The leaves of some cultivars develop a red tinge when exposed to sunlight. In time, Crassula ovata may bear small, star-shaped pink or white flowers, often in winter. It's also a good air purifier.

Virginia creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is a rampant climber. It is typically used to clothe walls of large houses. It bears inconspicuous flowers in summer, followed by small blackberries in ...

Mimosa tree (Acacia dealbata) is a fast-growing, evergreen tree, with fern-like leaves and bright yellow flowers that resemble fluffy balls, and have a strong fragrance. In the UK it grows to a ...

When designing a garden it can be difficult to know where to begin. How do you assess the space, draw up a plan, start planting? And what about paths, boundaries, seating and screens? Whether you're ...

Star jasmine (also sometimes known as Chinese jasmine), Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a beautifully scented, evergreen climber. Perfect for growing up a warm wall, or a fence, it's slow growing ...

Usually grown as a green manure, Phacelia tanacetifolia is also a popular pollinator plant, being extremely attractive to bees and other insects. It also makes a fantastic cut flower. Phacelia is ...

Perennial weeds can be identified and treated according to their root type. Being aware of what you’re dealing with, whether it’s a weed with deep tap roots or a one with a short and spreading growth ...