Think bigger, not more "When it comes to front gardens, one bold statement can have more impact than lots of smaller ...

The immersive nature of rail travel is slower, greener, and infinitely more relaxing than being behind the wheel of a car. From short city hops to mountain railways and routes that span continents, ...

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Winter to early spring is the key time to prune roses, just around the time new growth starts. Rambling roses are the exception to this rule, as they are usually pruned after flowering in summer. But, ...

Bindweed is a perennial weed that's a common problem in gardens. It has fast-growing, long stems that can grow to around 3m. These stems climb by twining through garden plants, not just spoiling their ...

These days we're all more aware of the benefits of eating seasonally. Not only do fruit and vegetables taste better when grown in season, but they're also often cheaper to buy. Eating seasonally is ...

When it comes to caring for your plants there are some tools that are essential for saving you both time and effort. A plant mister is one of these. The simple sprayer can help you regulate the ...

Keeping chickens follows a long tradition of poultry keeping that reaches back for millennia. Chickens have lots of character and they're fairly easy to keep in most back gardens, even for beginners, ...

Gardening can be labour-intensive, but changing how you water, weed and prune, along with clever plant choices, can make your garden more low-maintenance. You can make small changes, like swapping ...

Keeping patios clean not only makes them attractive to use and look at, but is also important from a safety point of view – dirt, debris, and algae can build up and make paving dangerously slippery, ...

Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is an evergreen shrub that comes from the Mediterranean and has been grown in Britain since the 16th century. Its oval green leaves are scented, as are the small, fluffy white ...

Gravel gardens are an attractive way to transform part, or all of the garden, into a drought tolerant, low-maintenance display. The planting style is soft and informal, often with no barrier between ...