Annual plants are incredibly economical to buy, but use them imaginatively and they’ll look a million dollars!

It’s one of the most frequently handled household items and one we think of as fairly unremarkable, but you’d be amazed what you can do with recycled cardboard in the yard. Here’s how it can help your plants and gardening on a shoestring

Blooming may be done by now, but June is actually when wisteria does the most work. Here’s how to help it get ready for next spring.

Don't disrupt your local wildlife, beneficial insects, plants, or neighbors with improper outdoor lighting. Use these low light pollution alternatives instead.

These cheap, speedy seeds will grow hundreds of blooms in time for summer, filling your garden with flowers, quick, in all zones. What are you waiting for?

Paths don't grow much but weeds if left to their own devices, so why not grow a herbal path with these fragrant plants? The bonus is they actively reduce weeding!

Provide hummingbirds with habitat, water, nesting material and maybe a cute swing! You'll have tons of hummers in no time.

This is the number one gardening guideline you need to follow. Find out how it can make the difference between flourishing plants and ones that fail to thrive.

From clever coyotes to powerful bears, your birth month woodland animal might reveal more about you than you think...

Kate Middleton sent narcissi to Royal Marsden patients – a gesture research shows is more than symbolic. Here's what science says about flowers and recovery.

From weekend breakers to long-haul travelers, these low-maintenance bloomers keep thriving even when you’re not around to fuss over them...

Don't let your clematis fall behind! Follow this May checklist to get it ready for its best summer yet.

These beautiful blooming bonsai prove you don’t need years of experience to grow something truly impressive

May is a key month for orchid care. A handful of well-timed tasks now will ensure plenty of flowers and healthy growth going into summer.

Believe it or not, backyard birds love a bit of disco dancing – if you’ve got the right dirt available. Here’s how to set up a dust bath to give your birds a dry shampoo

Don't get caught wasting money. Know before you grow with this simple meter and a few water-saving tricks.

You don't have to sacrifice good looks to get a tree that will survive all the wild weather we get. All these beauties are as tough as they come…

These low-fuss bloomers gently spread, naturalise, and return year after year – often in exactly the spots your garden needs them most

Spring is the time to revitalize your houseplants. Follow our expert May checklist to ensure your snake plant stays lush, upright, and healthy all season.

Your ornamental planters are only as good as your spillers. Add dimension and gravitas with these perfect picks.