Having perennial plants in your borders is a great idea – they are easy to grow, low maintenance and usually very pretty. If you have been looking for the best perennial plants for borders, then look no further – we are here to tell you the best ones you can …

Escallonia is a beautiful hedging plant that will brighten up your borders with pink, white or red flowers and vibrant green foliage. But how to grow escallonia hedge, I hear you cry? Don’t worry, we are here to tell you everything you need to know about growing this lovely plant …

If you are a keen gardener, or even someone who likes growing houseplants, you will know the importance of keeping your soil healthy and your plants happy. But how to know if your garden needs fertiliser? Well, it turns out that there are many ways to find out, which don’t …

Gardening is a really wonderful thing – you get fresh air, exercise, and hopefully some lovely plants as your reward. But it can be hard on the body, and you may be wondering how to garden without hurting your back… We are here to tell you the best ways to …

Gardening is a lovely pastime, whether you do it to grow pretty flowers or to grow vegetables for the table. You may think once you’ve dug and weeded then that’s it, but you’d be wrong… So why is it important to clean your garden tools, especially if you’ve absolutely had …

I’m sorry to tell you that no, this is not a tree that produces the perfect cuppa! It is, however, a rather beautiful and wonderfully beneficial plant. How to grow a tea tree or manuka tree (Leptospermum Scoparium) is more simple than you might think – as long as you …

A Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is a truly striking plant, that is a fabulous addition to any garden – especially when the leaves turn their vibrant colours in the autumn months. If you have been wondering how to grow Japanese maples, you are far from alone – so we thought …

A good ornamental shrub or a tree is a real thing of beauty. They can be a truly fantastic addition to your garden, being both decorative and practical! The most beautiful ornamental shrubs and trees can be found fairly easily too – most are available at good gardening stores. So, …

Eucalyptus is a fabulous tree, with striking bark and drifts of pretty leaves. It can grow to quite startling sizes, so you may be wondering how to grow eucalyptus in a pot – is it even possible? It turns out that it is, and it’s easier than you might think! …

Jasmine is one of the sweetest-smelling flowers there is – but it can seem a little wasted if it is low to the ground, so you only smell it if you bend down! Why not look into how to grow jasmine on a trellis? This is a great way to …