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By Garry Coward-Williams Last updated 13 December 22

Gardens As we celebrate World Soil Day this week, there are plenty of sustainable ways to improve your own backyard dirt

By Jayne Dowle Published 4 December 22

Gardens Our list of important December gardening jobs will keep your garden looking its best through winter

By Ruth Hayes Published 1 December 22

Gardens Who would have thought the new Queen Consort would be a closet collector of that eccentric English garden ornament – the gnome?

By Jayne Dowle Published 26 November 22

Gardens Now he’s custodian, everyone’s talking about how King Charles will take forward this gorgeous historic green space in central London

By Jayne Dowle Published 19 November 22

Gardens The new King is patron of the UK’s National Hedgelaying Society and has laid miles of hedgerow around his Highgrove estate. But will he still have time now he’s on the throne?

By Jayne Dowle Published 16 November 22

Gardens The New Victorian garden trend will be huge in 2023, according to a garden trends forecaster

By Jayne Dowle Published 13 November 22

Gardens When his Highgrove estate set out to build a new gift shop, King Charles's staff were warned that if the protected species was found, work would have to stop

By Jayne Dowle Published 12 November 22

Gardens First created in the 17th century, the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is still bursting with inspiration for plant lovers

By Jayne Dowle Published 3 November 22

Gardens Update your to-do list with our important November gardening jobs and keep your plot in great shape over winter

By Ruth Hayes Published 25 October 22

How To Ever wondered about composting weeds? Follow these dos and don'ts from an expert to keep your home-made compost healthy

By Teresa Conway Published 21 October 22

Gardens Gardening expert advises you take action this fall to avoid the peril of fallen leaves, which can damage and even kill your grass

By Jayne Dowle Published 12 October 22

Gardens Experts are finding that this summer’s drought conditions have one positive side effect – fewer slugs munching our garden plants and crops

By Jayne Dowle Published 2 October 22

Gardens Follow these hedgehog care tips and you'll be providing the right kind of food and shelter your prickly friends are in need of

By Sarah Wilson Last updated 28 September 22

Gardens These are the most important October gardening jobs to add to your to-do list for the month ahead

By Ruth Hayes Published 27 September 22

Grow Your Own When it comes to harvesting apples, follow these few simple rules to get a good supply of fruit that will last you throughout the year

By Sarah Wilson Last updated 26 September 22

Plants Monty Don's ornamental grass borders are full of fall color and texture. Here's how to make grasses the star of your own autumn show

By Sarah Wilson Last updated 22 September 22

Gardens Be inspired by the very best gardens of 2022, from international commercial spaces to small residential gardens

By Teresa Conway Published 24 September 22

Gardens Experts are agreeing that leaves turning brown and falling off trees, fruits ripening quickly and blooms beginning to fade fast are all signs that autumn has arrived earlier than ever this year

By Jayne Dowle Published 10 September 22

How To Learn how to make leaf mould and you can give your flowerbeds a boost for free. Here's everything you need to know

By Sarah Wilson Last updated 7 September 22

Gardens By learning about the different soil types, you can improve your chances of gardening success

By Teresa Conway Last updated 26 August 22

Gardens Our list of September gardening jobs is the ideal checklist for your growing and maintenance tasks

By Ruth Hayes Published 25 August 22

Gardens Lack of rainfall is causing harm to pollinating insects, but your garden could be turned into a life-saving service station to help them survive, say these experts

By Jayne Dowle Published 21 August 22

Gardens The crevice garden trend is the latest look for your yard and it's easy to achieve, even when the temperature soars and there’s no rain forecast

By Jayne Dowle Published 24 August 22

Gardens With its outdoor kitchen, secluded spots and spectacular mix of bold exotic plants, this courtyard entertaining space is packed with late summer color and clever ideas

By Jill Morgan Published 23 August 22

Gardens Fires starting in compost heaps and bins are under investigation as the cause of a number of wildfires erupting, so stay vigilant and take safety steps

By Jayne Dowle Published 13 August 22

Plants Do you always place a careful layer of crocks in the bottom of a pot? You could be doing the wrong thing for your plants, gardening experts suggest

By Jayne Dowle Published 30 July 22