While it is the dream of many gardeners to have acres of land to grow their favorite plants, the reality for many is much less square footage in which to create their outdoor oasis. However, it’s ...

It’s best suited to a container filled with ... pale pink to white flowers emerge and their sweet perfume pervades your garden from mid-winter. Make sure to plant in a semi-shaded spot where ...

Winter sowing gives seeds the chilling period (stratification) they need to break dormancy and germinate. Seeds sown into containers outdoors get a cold exposure naturally; the alternative is to store ...

Fruit trees. Peach leaf curl, which affects both peaches and nectarines, is a devastating fungus disease. It appears on new ...

Winter bed thinning is effective because it’s easier to be ruthless about clearing away elderly plants when they aren’t ...

They are best ... your garden beds. Even when plants are dormant, their roots still need oxygen, and compacting the soil makes that more difficult. If you need to access your beds in winter ...

Best plants for winter and spring hanging baskets and patio pots Plant ... You can buy a bracket for a hanging basket at garden centres or DIY stores. Check the height, including the chains of the ...

Herbs. If you are searching for an herb appropriate for the winter garden, lavender is your best choice. Vast commercial lavender plantings are located in the foothills of the French Alps where ...