On a farm on the edge of Bristol, Simon Maughan has been looking after 40,000 Christmas trees for the last 25 years. Read his ...

The show garden pays homage to the revitalising influence of urban green spaces, symbolising a message of hope and recovery while igniting the imagination of future generations to envision a different ...

A tuberous perennial to 60cm tall, with 2 large leaves divided into 3 diamond-shaped leaflets. In early summer it produces a spathe 10-25cm long just above the ground; it is purple or green, heavily ...

Xanthocyparis (aka Nootka Cypress trees) are evergreen trees with much-branched sprays of small scale-like leaves and roughly spherical cones that mature in two years. Dryas are prostrate evergreen ...

As the vibrant hues of autumn sweep across the UK, there’s no better time to enjoy a crisp countryside walk with your canine companion We all know that for many, walking with your dog in the great ...

Plants need rain, but we are experiencing more frequent and heavier downpours, leading to flooded lawns, soggy borders, Describes soil or potting compost that is saturated with water. The water ...

As temperatures drop, now is a good time to bring those precious plants inside but also consider how you can best use your ...

What does the science actually tell us about wildlife gardening? Urban ecologist Dr Mark Goddard busts five common beliefs to ...

Plants for Purpose will see the charity work in collaboration with the University of Nottingham to develop a deep learning tool that will identify characteristics among the more than 400,000 different ...

Iconic and romantic, our native foxgloves are instantly recognisable – their spires of purple bells adorning woodland clearings and cottage gardens. And now, with new hybrids and different species ...

Thyme (Thymus) is a compact evergreen shrub with small aromatic leaves. It’s easy to grow in a warm, sunny spot, in free-draining soil or containers. It’s also drought tolerant and needs little ...