David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist, Broadcaster, and Author. David has worked with a number of the UK’s leading ...

If you want autumn flowers, Crocus sativus needs planting in August to early September, then blooms in September to October.

October is perfect for layered bulb pots that flower for months. Use a frost-proof container with drainage and peat-free ...

Attracting wildlife into the garden is a lovely way to bring your garden to life, as well as looking after some beautiful creatures that are at risk of being endangered. Nothing quite beats the ...

Plant type categories like perennial, biennials and annuals may seem a bit confusing. But once you know the basics that plants are grouped by their lifecycle, all will become clear. Here’s a guide of ...

Not every perennial is worth saving, but unusual or expensive varieties usually are. Pelargonium cultivars, half-hardy salvias, argyranthemums, and tender daisies are strong candidates. Check each ...

Dahlias are extremely fashionable, having now shaken off their old image of being grown in straight lines on allotments. They come in a huge range of flower shapes and colours. And they produce loads ...

Find out some of the best climbing plants to add to your garden trellis, plus, learn how to grow a delicious window box of fresh herbs. Early September is perfect to line up hyacinth vases and ...

Delphiniums are native to the Northern Hemisphere from the United States, Europe, Asia and Northern and Central Africa. They thrive in cold and moist climates. Most Delphiniums are hardy perennials, ...

Allotments are incredibly popular at the moment, offering exercise, the satisfaction of growing your own food, and company with other likeminded people. They are mostly run by local authorities ...

This pest feeds on the roots of brassicas in your garden. Find out how to identify and treat Cabbage Root Fly. Adult cabbage root flies look like a smaller grey-coloured version of the common house ...

The foliage of this variety transforms from glossy deep red to shades of orange and yellow, for a fiery spectacle. In mid-spring, pink flowers bloom along the stems. Happily grown in a container or in ...