Gardens and planted areas in towns and cities are effective at absorbing rainwater and preventing soil erosion. Their ability ...

When we asked our readers what gardening mistakes they made this year, hundreds of people responded. We've analysed the ...

Japanese knotweed is often confused with other plants. Here's a few of the most commonly mistaken plants, plus our tips on how to tell the difference between them and Japanese knotweed. This ...

Gardening can be labour intensive, but making changes to the way you deal with watering, weeding and pruning, along with clever plant choices, can make your garden more low maintenance. You can make ...

Join BBC Gardeners' World Magazine on Thursday 24 April, for a day of fun and learning that includes a garden tour, a seed-sowing masterclass on edible flowers, a champagne reception and a ...

Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is a type of grass that is widely used for garden lawns. The reason perennial ryegrass is good for this purpose is because it's hardy, germinates quickly from seed ...

Well-stocked bird feeders help to supplement birds’ food when it's in short supply. Throughout the winter months, high-fat foods and water are in short supply but even through the spring and summer, a ...

One of the finest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country, this 100-acre arboretum features beautiful and rare species from around the world, and includes many champion trees. Explore ...

Autumn is a busy season in the pruning calendar, the perfect time to remove old growth to get plants into shape. Many plants that have played a star role in borders in summer will need tidying up in ...