How to protect your plants from winter weather and nibbling animals
Keen gardeners can also sow sweet peas now for an early flush of blooms
Keen gardeners can also sow sweet peas now for an early flush of blooms
For those gardening in cold temperatures, protecting these beautiful and often expensive plants is a must
Your greenery will not only survive, but thrive, during the winter months as long as you care for them right – here are my dos and don'ts
Our head gardener details laying the foundations for a stunning display over winter
Saintpaulia ionantha were incredibly popular 20 years ago, and for good reason; they’re reasonably easy to grow
The good news is that they are not that fussy about the conditions in which they will grow
The best time is when their leaves have fallen to the ground, as less stress is put upon the plant
There’s no hard and fast rule, as some tubers are simply more resilient than others, but lifting and storing them is probably your best bet
Creating the right environment for these plants is key – they require good light levels but not intense sunlight
These shrubs don’t always get the same attention as their more blousy cousins, but few plants can rival their practicality
The extent to which your garden is exposed will play a key part in when you decide to lift or protect cannas
We need to garden in harmony with nature, and I believe that includes learning to strike a balance when the aphids arrive
Mango plants are great fun to grow, but it’s a case of trial and error
Ferns do not produce colourful flowers, but their enduring, textural foliage makes them a must for homes
Luckily, reflowering amaryllis is generally a lot simpler than you may think
There is a danger that during the autumn and winter, roses can become loosened by inclement weather, causing what we call wind rock