Plants

Roses - Britain's Favourite Plant

Roses are regularly voted the nation's favourite plant. With such a fantastic variety of colour, scent, size and habit, it's no wonder that there's a rose to suit every garden. Robert Hall explains their enduring appeal and how to ensure a summer long display.

Red Roses
Roses
Flowers

Written by Robert Hall.
Published on Tuesday, 26th of May, 2015.
Updated on Tuesday, 7th of March, 2023.

Pruning Trees And Shrubs

As winter is generally the best time of the year to prune shrubs and trees, David Coton waits for the leaves to fall from the trees before getting out his clean sharp secateurs and loppers.

Pruning
Plants
Gardening

Written by David Coton.
Published on Wednesday, 12th of November, 2014.
Updated on Sunday, 5th of March, 2023.

Buy An Acer And Gain A Canopy Of Colour

The acer family has always been renowned for providing some of the great classical trees found in British Arboretums. Robert Hall discusses his suggestions for the best acers to invest in for your garden.

Acer
Garden Design
Plants

Written by Robert Hall.
Published on Friday, 17th of October, 2014.

How To Move A Shrub

It's inevitable that some shrubs, for whatever reason, will need to be relocated in your garden. And there is no better time to do this than in the autumn. Here, Martyn Loach describes the best way to successfully move a shrub.

Garden Design
Shrubs
Plants

Written by Martyn Loach.
Published on Friday, 10th of October, 2014.
Updated on Saturday, 4th of March, 2023.

A Guide To Common Plant Diseases

It’s always disappointing when your carefully tended plants fall victim to a mystery ailment. But, as David Hall discovers, this needn’t result in its demise. First identify the complaint, then treat the plant to eliminate the cause, and hopefully the plant will return to healthy growth. Here is David's list of the commonest diseases and how they can be eradicated.

Plant Disease
Vegetables
Roses

Written by David Hall.
Published on Friday, 21st of August, 2015.

Common Plants That Can Harm Pets

Most of the plants growing in UK gardens and around the house aren’t harmful to your pets, however some plants are and you need to be aware of them.

Health
Plants
The Autistic Gardener

Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 28th of August, 2014.

Planting Ideas for a Dry Garden

Even though we've just emerged from the wettest year in the hundred years, the unpredictability of British weather means that we're probably in for a drought this time around. The good news is that, if you follow Nathan James Dodd's advice, your plot doesn't have to resemble Death Valley in a John Wayne western.

Garden Design
Organic Gardening
Climbing Plants

Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 21st of February, 2013.
Updated on Friday, 3rd of March, 2023.

Planting Ideas for Shaded Gardens

If, like David Coton, you are 'unlucky' enough to have a garden with restricted light, perhaps overshadowed for much of the day by an adjacent building or next to someone who planted leylandii back in the 60s, all is not lost. There are plenty of plants that thrive in the shade. Don't see it as a problem, view it as an opportunity.

Flowers
Plants
Gardening

Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 21st of February, 2013.
Updated on Friday, 3rd of March, 2023.

Why Bamboo Is Brilliant

David Hall recently had the pleasure of visiting Thailand an exciting, dynamic country full of contrast and colour. Being botanically minded he was particularly struck by the diversity of the beautiful Bamboo plants.

Garden Design
Grow Your Own
Plants

Written by David Hall.
Published on Thursday, 27th of August, 2015.
Updated on Thursday, 2nd of March, 2023.