The basic principles of pruning roses are the same as pruning anything else: cutting back hard will promote the strongest growth, while light pruning will result in less vigorous regrowth. Remove dead ...

Somerset is home to many of the UK's loveliest gardens, as well as the beautiful city of Bath, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. We've picked some of our favourite gardens to visit in Bath and ...

Insecticidal soap – also known as soft soap or horticultural soap – is a special kind of soap that's designed for use specifically on plants. It's typically made using a potassium salt from fatty ...

Lentils (Lens culinaris) provide an excellent and economical source of protein, making them a great alternative to meat. Widely used in many types of cuisine, lentils are a key ingredient of many ...

Rhododendrons are popular flowering shrubs. There are thousands of colourful rhododendron cultivars to choose from in a range of sizes to suit larger gardens or containers. From large blousy blooms in ...

Gardening gloves are available in an array of designs, materials and with various features, including waterproofing, added grip, cushioning, and breathable fabrics to help regulate hand temperature.

Lords-and-ladies (Arum maculatum) is a native British perennial plant with large waxy leaves, green-white spathes and bright red berries. It's typically found growing in woodland, hedgerows and waste ...

Common bistort is considered an herb by some as it's edible. In the North of England, it's known as pudding dock or passion dock as it was once used to make a traditional dish, around the time of Lent ...

This simple design is made using dogwood stems and long-lasting rosehips, although you could easily use other berries. Hang it where you can easily view any visiting birds – you could attach it to a ...

Dampen the moss, and then attach small rolls of it to the wreath frame using binding wire wrapped through and round the frame. This will help keep the roots of your succulents moist. Knock each plant ...

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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, ...