Tomatoes thrive in warm conditions, but they don’t like humidity. When leaves crowd the base of the plant, airflow is reduced ...

August brings the golden days of summer. We still have long evenings and borders in full bloom, so it’s the perfect time to ...

Mediterranean plants like lavender, rosemary, thyme and oregano are perfect choices for open, sunny parts of the garden. They ...

August is traditionally the month for taking a family holiday. If you’ve returned from overseas and miss the beautiful, ...

Petal expansion depends heavily on hydrostatic (turgor) pressure. When water is scarce, cell elongation slows down, ...

Growing sunflowers is a joyful journey from seed to bloom. With the right preparation, care, and a little patience, you’ll be ...

Lavender becomes woody and leggy when it’s not pruned regularly. Annual pruning after flowering helps it keep a rounded, ...

Whilst generally hardy, agapanthus roots can fall prey to vine weevil larvae, particularly in containers. These white, C-shaped grubs gnaw on roots, leading to nutrient starvation and yellowing leaves ...

David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist, Broadcaster, and Author. David has worked with a number of the UK’s leading garden retailers as a plant buyer and strategic consultant. With more than 30 ...

Whiteflies are attracted to yellow because it mimics foliage. Sticky traps catch adults, helping reduce populations, ...