Gardens

5 design tips we're copying from this Mediterranean-style garden

Restrained materials and a muted color palette are the secrets to this calm garden retreat in the Hollywood Hills

By Rhoda Parry • 2021-09-19T08:27:34Z

How to prune wisteria – and the best time to do it

Learn how to prune wisteria for a healthier plant with maximum blooms

By Melanie Griffiths • 2021-09-19T08:02:52Z

Small front porch ideas – 10 ways to add interest to the entrance of your home

What a small porch lacks in size it can more than make up for in charm and atmosphere. Here's how to maximize space and create a front porch area to covet

By Jennifer Ebert • 2021-09-18T12:05:29Z

5 ways garden designer Tom Stuart Smith transformed this Georgian cottage garden

Multiple RHS Gold Medal-winning landscape designer worked closely with the owner of this Georgian farmhouse garden

By Teresa Conway • 2021-09-18T10:03:43Z

How to prune clematis – everything you need to know for beautiful blooms

Discover how to prune clematis to ensure a beautiful flush of blooms every year

By Holly Reaney • 2021-09-18T08:03:29Z

What to do with gladioli after flowering, according to Monty Don

Advice from the garden expert will breathe new life into these colorful blooms – but preparation is key

By Megan Slack • 2021-09-18T06:00:48Z

How to prune azaleas – and when to leave them alone

Find out when and how to prune azaleas to enjoy the best from these colorful flowering shrubs

By Rachel Crow • 2021-09-17T14:00:08Z

How to prune a lemon tree

Learn how to prune a lemon tree to maximize fruit production and keep the plant in good shape

By Melanie Griffiths • 2021-09-12T11:00:56Z

5 clever design tricks to steal from this large English garden

Designer Jeremy Allen shares his tips for bold garden structure reinforced by select mass and repeat plantings from his own majestic plot

By Rhoda Parry • 2021-09-12T09:00:41Z

How to prune basil – and the best time to do it

Find out how to prune basil plants the right way for healthy, bushy plants that last longer

By Rachel Crow • 2021-09-12T07:00:28Z

How to test the pH of soil – the science explained for beginners

What is pH in soil and how can the right levels help you get the best results from your garden? Here, we tell you how to test the pH of soil at home

By Sarah Wilson • 2021-09-11T12:00:46Z

Monty Don's tips for ripening green tomatoes will give you a better harvest, even in September

Tomatoes not ripening? Use the gardening guru's clever tips to turn the green fruit red quickly

By Anna Cottrell • 2021-09-11T10:00:26Z

How to prune raspberries

Learn how to prune summer and autumn fruiting raspberries to ensure a bumper crop

By Pippa Blenkinsop • 2021-09-11T10:00:05Z

Garden storage ideas – 10 practical ways to keep your backyard organized

These storage ideas for gardens will help you find what you need to get the job done quickly, and stop your backyard feeling cluttered and chaotic

By Jennifer Ebert • 2021-09-11T09:00:09Z

How to prune lilac

Discover how to prune lilac to keep it look great and flowering every year

By Holly Reaney • 2021-09-11T07:00:05Z

How to prune an apple tree – and when to do it

Keep apple trees in great shape to improve your harvest. Find out how to prune an apple tree with advice from experts

By Karen Darlow • 2021-09-10T14:00:45Z

This is the garden trend that high-profile New Yorkers want – according to Backyard Envy’s Garrett Magee

The celebrity landscaper has designed gardens for Calvin Klein and Diane Von Furstenberg – this is what his clientele craves

By Megan Slack • 2021-09-10T08:00:37Z

Designing a pool house – Emma Sims Hilditch reveals her professional tips

By Emma Sims-Hilditch • 2021-09-05T09:00:23Z

Monty Don says now is the time for propagating plants – and reveals his top 5 tips

The gardening guru's top tips for taking cuttings from plants will give you strong new plants in a way that's eco-friendly – and free

By Anna Cottrell • 2021-09-04T06:00:35Z

What to plant in September – the best flowers and vegetables to grow this month

Here's what to plant in September for fall color, planning ahead for spring displays, and for harvests of tasty veg, salads and herbs

By Rachel Crow • 2021-08-29T10:50:33Z

How to deadhead petunias – to increase blooms

Get the most out of your summer blooms by learning how to deadhead petunias

By Holly Reaney • 2021-08-29T10:00:04Z

Soil types – the ultimate guide

The real key to gardening success is understanding soil types. So get to know your soil make-up and find out how to deal with it

By Sarah Wilson • 2021-08-29T07:57:02Z

How to prune lavender – and the best time of year to do it

Learn how to prune lavender to keep it looking as beautiful as it smells, and to prolong the life of the plant

By Melanie Griffiths • 2021-08-28T09:00:44Z

Monty Don’s lavender pruning tip will fill your garden with flowers – but you need to act before the end of August

The secret to a Provencal garden is simple, but it involves pruning this weekend

By Megan Slack • 2021-08-28T05:30:43Z

How to make compost – the expert guide

Find out how to make compost and you'll be helping the planet by gardening sustainably, as well as feeding your plants with all the nutrients they need to stay looking good

By Sarah Wilson • 2021-08-22T09:00:58Z

How to prune tomato plants – and the best time of year to do it

Find out how to prune tomato plants for a maximum yield of this homegrown crop

By Rachel Crow • 2021-08-22T08:00:08Z

How much does a garden designer cost?

An expert reveals how much you should expect to pay to give your garden a professional glam-over...

By Ruth Doherty • 2021-08-22T07:00:48Z