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Embrace summer in the garden with a new series of the Summer Conversations podcast. Discover the scent of summer in Monty's garden at Longmeadow and how to make a garden that excites your senses.
Join the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team for our first reader event at Ridgeview Wine Estate, where you’ll have access to areas of the estate and experiences not usually open to the public. Guided ...
To help you decide on the right equipment, Greenworks has put together this handy guide – plus, there’s a great offer for you to take advantage of! As many of us try to enjoy a more environmentally ...
Making your own compost is a great way of recycling green waste. You can make compost in all but the very smallest of spaces and there's nothing better than using your own homemade garden compost, ...
Pruning is one the gardeners most common tasks and for the odd bit of trimming and cutting, traditional manual secateurs are great, with loppers taking the strain for more demanding jobs. But, if ...
Greater or broadleaf plantain (Plantago major) is a small perennial plant that grows prolifically in gardens, and is often classed as a weed. You’ll find it in borders, paths and lawns, where its ...
Planting up a flower bed can seem a bit daunting to begin with. Initially, it’s important to consider factors such as the size of your bed, how much sun it gets, the quality of your soil and what kind ...
In the first of a series of clips from BBC Gardeners’ World, Monty adds more summer colour to the jewel garden by planting rich purple sedums and cerise Knautia macedonica in his large Italian pots.
Mention Mediterranean gardens and you're likely to imagine outdoor kitchens/a> and dining areas, soft colour palettes, citrus trees in terracotta pots and sun-loving perennials, all awash with the ...
House plants in the office can help to reduce stress levels, increase concentration and therefore productivity, and generally make the office a nicer environment to work in. The types of house plant ...
'Topiary' refers to evergreen plants that are clipped or trained into an extensive range of shapes and sizes. They have classy looks and year-round appeal. These strikingly architectural plants suit a ...
The traditional lawn is becoming less favourable now that droughts are more common as the effects of climate change intensify. On drought-prone, free-draining soil, lawn grass turns brown when under ...