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Complete guide to dead nettles
There are several species of wild dead-nettle in the UK, as well as many cultivated varieties that are grown in gardens as groundcover plants. Dead-nettles are members of the Lamiaceae or mint family....
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Potato types explained
There are three main types of potato to grow, named according to when you plant and harvest them: first earlies, second earlies and maincrop. First early or ‘new’ potatoes are so-called because they...
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Five tips for feeding plants in pots
Pot-grown plants are like caged animals; being confined, they can’t ‘forage’ so they rely totally on us for food. Most compost only supplies ‘starter’ nutrients that are soon used up, so begin feeding...
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Garden wildlife identifier: caterpillars
The name ‘caterpillar’ comes from the old French word chatepelose, which means ‘hairy cat’. Caterpillars are the eating and growing stage of butterflies and moths. Many are green but others are...
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Eight reasons to prune in summer
Summer pruning is an often overlooked task, but if anything, it’s just as important as chopping plants back when they are dormant in winter. Cutting back plants in summer has a host of benefits, not...
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What to prune in summer
Pruning plants in summer is just as important for some plants as winter pruning. By pruning in summer, you can reap the rewards of better displays from ornamental plants. You’ll also encourage bigger...
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How to care for bedding plants
Bedding plants, such as petunias, pelargoniums, pansies and nicotiana, are easy to grow and care for. They look good grown in hanging baskets and pots, and also work in borders, either used to fill...
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Best indoor plants for low light
Getting the light levels right for your house plants is vital if they are to thrive. To keep your house plants happy, it’s important to be realistic about low the light conditions can be. No house...
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Best winter-flowering clematis
Winter-flowering clematis bring cheer to the garden in the dullest months. There are several varieties, with the most common and easy to grow being varieties of Mediterranean native Clematis cirrhosa,...
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10 types of birch tree to grow
Birch trees are popular garden trees thanks to their elegant form, attractive bark and gorgeous autumn colour. With a choice of 35 species globally – including our native Betula pendula – and many...
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