THE UK has earned the title of the ‘slug capital of the world’. With cooler, wetter weather setting in, the pests are making ...

Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and ...

Turn your garden into a hedgehog haven within a week with simple, natural tweaks that invite these charming pest-controllers ...

Valerian flourishes in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Pick a spot in your garden that gets a few hours of ...

After the first fall frost, a couple of weeks of warm weather are common in many locations. Wait to plant your garlic until ...

Many plants can not survive after the frost sets in, but if you plan to relocate them indoors for winter, make sure you ...

Grey skies and shorter days don’t stop gardeners planning bold spring colour. One simple October task sets the stage.

Looking for a California escape where the air smells like redwoods instead of exhaust, where the pace slows to human speed, and where your day-trip dollars stretch further than that last bit of ...

Central/eastern Oregon: Wrap the trunks of young, thin-barked trees (maples, aspen, ash) with paper tree wrap late in the month to prevent sunscald. Remove in April. Wrap new trees two to three years ...

People are claiming that their homes feel cosy and comfortable this winter after a £12 item helps to "seal in" warmth. The cost-effective solution is a simple idea that could potentially save shoppers ...

Skies can sulk for weeks. Your beds needn’t. Pick the right plants and the rain starts working for you, not against you. Across Britain, showers linger and soil stays heavy. Yet seasoned growers keep ...