Bindweed is a perennial weed that's a common problem in gardens. It has fast-growing, long stems that can grow to around 3m. These stems climb by twining through garden plants, not just spoiling their ...

These days we're all more aware of the benefits of eating seasonally. Not only do fruit and vegetables taste better when grown in season, but they're also often cheaper to buy. Eating seasonally is ...

Leucothoe (dog hobble) is a shrub that's grown primarily for its glossy foliage. Its oval leaves, which can be one colour or marbled, come in shades of green, red and purple, with some varieties ...

Keeping patios clean not only makes them attractive to use and look at, but is also important from a safety point of view – dirt, debris, and algae can build up and make paving dangerously slippery, ...

Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) is a beautiful grassland perennial that works well in garden meadows, wildlife corners and even ornamental borders. Britain's largest member of the daisy family, ...

In its native habitat, Rhus typhina can grow to heights of more than 20m, but in the UK it's not likely to grow taller than 5m, making it a perfect tree for small gardens. Bear in mind, however, that ...

Mention Mediterranean gardens and you're likely to imagine outdoor kitchens and dining areas, soft colour palettes, citrus trees in terracotta pots and sun-loving perennials, all awash with the heady ...

All gardeners were beginners at some point. If you’ve taken on a garden for the first time, want to start growing fruit and vegetables or house plants, or finally want to make your outside space ...

Are you looking for ways to give your garden a makeover without a complete redesign? Garden projects can be expensive but there are many small ways you can add impact to your space or give areas a new ...

Haworthias are small and slow growing, with varieties on average reaching between 4cm and 25cm in height. Their lifespan varies depending on growing conditions; in the wild haworthias can live for 50 ...

Rose campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a hardy flowering biennial or short-lived perennial with bright magenta, saucer-shaped flowers that contrast beautifully with silky grey leaves and stems. Although ...

Wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) is a strikingly architectural biennial wildflower that develops into an impressively statuesque tall plant within just two growing seasons, before completing its life ...