We tested the different types of compost bins, using them in the garden for a year to help you find the right one for your garden. Each bin has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has ...

Somewhere between a large cloche and a small greenhouse, coldframes are protective enclosures which provide invaluable protection for seeds, cuttings and tender plants, especially during cold months.

Whether you’re starting seeds off in the cold, winter months, encouraging cuttings to root, or raising tender plants originally from warmer climates, a constant heat source will help create the best ...

A lawn mower may be one of the first purchases we make when getting a garden of our own, but that doesn't mean finding a good quality one is easy. There are so many models and brands on the market to ...

There is growing scientific evidence that spending time in woodlands isn’t just a ‘nice thing’ – there are, in fact, real, measurable benefits for both mental and physical health. Deciduous trees ...

Gardens can be a hotbed of activity for local wildlife, but much of this activity happens out of sight. Whether it’s nocturnal creatures such as badgers, foxes or hedgehogs, or elusive visitors like ...

February is a good month to start sowing seed undercover. By sowing seeds early on in the year, you get a longer growing season, giving crops like tomatoes a better chance of ripening by the end of ...

No autumn day is complete without an apple and blackberry crumble to finish it off, especially when the fruit comes from your own garden or your local green space. I have three small apple trees in my ...

Cordon tomatoes, also known as indeterminate tomatoes, are grown as tall, single-stemmed plants and need regular pruning to maximise fruiting potential and ensure good airflow between plants. Trailing ...

The arrival of the new year brings with it the opportunity to sow seeds indoors for the year ahead. For some plants, including tropical crops like chillies and aubergines, sowing as early as January ...

A path can make a big difference to your garden, both practically and aesthetically. The type of path you choose, including the material, colour and shape, can have a big impact on the look of your ...

Common names for godetia include satin flower, because of the texture of the petals, and farewell-to-spring, which refers to the early summer flowering period of some varieties. Godetia is a popular ...