Browse our collection of practical how-to projects and videos, and find out how to make anything from a classic Christmas wreath to 'cool-themed', contemporary and even wildlife-friendly takes on the ...

Lavatera is a genus of annuals, biennials, perennials or shrubs that have large open blooms in white or pink. Lavatera are part of the mallow family and have recently been moved to the Malva genus, ...

Bathrooms are a popular place to keep house plants as they typically provide high levels of humidity, similar to a jungle environment, in which many indoor plants thrive. By adding some greenery, your ...

House plants fill your home with greenery and flowers, adding impact to every room. There's a huge variety to choose from, whether you're looking for bright flowers, height or dramatic foliage.

Star jasmine (also sometimes known as Chinese jasmine), Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a beautifully scented, evergreen climber. Perfect for growing up a warm wall, or a fence, it's slow growing ...

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 ...

Take an elephant garlic bulb and divide it into cloves. Plant each clove into well-prepared, weed-free soil, with its pointed end up, 10-15cm deep. Space the cloves 20-30cm apart so they have plenty ...

Mimosa tree (Acacia dealbata) is a fast-growing, evergreen tree, with fern-like leaves and bright yellow flowers that resemble fluffy balls, and have a strong fragrance. In the UK it grows to a ...

Plants require a range of nutrients for healthy growth. These nutrients occur naturally in the soil and can also be added in the form of fertilisers, to boost growth rates, performance, and crop ...

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 ...

When designing a garden it can be difficult to know where to begin. How do you assess the space, draw up a plan, start planting? And what about paths, boundaries, seating and screens? Whether you're ...

What are green shield bugs? A shield bug is a type of true bug, named after the shield-like shape of the adults. There are more than 40 species of shield bug in the UK, some of which are common in ...