Autumn-flowering bulbs to brighten your garden
As summer fades, it’s easy to think the colourful days of the garden are behind you – but autumn-flowering bulbs can offer a vibrant second act.
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How to grow hellebores
Hellebores are a favourite among UK gardeners, and with good reason.
How to get rid of compost flies
Winning the war against compost flies requires a multi-faceted strategy. Here's how to make your compost pile inhospitable to these unwelcome guests.
How to attract hedgehogs into a hedgehog house
A hedgehog house can be a great addition to your garden.
How to make your garden more attractive to garden birds
This weekend is the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch, an opportunity to help the conservation charity understand how UK birds are doing.
10 ways to make your garden environmentally friendly
Private gardens in the UK cover an area larger than 10 million acres – that is bigger than all the country’s nature reserves combined!
How to make garden compost using tumblers and bins
Home composting is a simple, eco-friendly way to improve the soil quality in your garden.
Homemade fat ball recipe for garden birds
As the nights draw in and temperatures plummet, the birds in your garden will thank you for putting out bird food and water on a regular basis.
Easy care houseplants that will tolerate some neglect
Caring for indoor plants can feel like a juggling act – balancing light, water, and temperature to keep your greenery thriving.
How to plant tulip bulbs
Ever since ‘tulip mania’ first swept the gardens of Europe in the mid-17th century, tulips have been a regular feature in UK gardens.
Caring for houseplants in winter
Many houseplants enter a dormant phase as light levels decrease in late autumn.