There is a decent chance overwatering may be the cause of this for all salvia varieties. Particularly for perennial types, they may have struggled to recover from the cold and wet conditions in winter ...

AFirstly, it is fine to cut your lawn during winter if the weather is warm enough for it to grow. Just pick a dry day and make sure your soil is firm. Set your mower so its blades are raised higher ...

What creatures use insect hotels. How to build one, including: containers, filling and contents, assembling the hotel and the right site. What to do next Wildlife projects that everyone can enjoy Our ...

In the run up to your holiday, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the packing and planning. You can forget about what you’ll be leaving behind. Remember that any plants you grow depend on you to survive.

Fast-growing shrubs provide a hit of ‘instant’ impact in the garden, perfect for filling space while slower-growing varieties get established. If you’re looking to plug some gaps in your existing ...

Shade-loving climbers are ideal for brightening up dark north and east-facing walls and fences. These shaded spaces are often unused in the garden, but there are plenty of plants hardy enough to ...

I have always believed in the positive power of plants and 5 years ago began on a journey to prove just how much they could make a difference to our health, happiness and wellbeing. For centuries, ...

Maybe it’s time to bring a touch of the wild to your garden. Use these tips to create a wildflower meadow in your garden that will be popular with pollinators. Ornamental wildflower meadows create ...

The Christmas tree is the centrepiece of our homes over Christmas, bringing joy throughout the season. But what about when the festivities are over? On the twelfth night after Christmas, the ...

There are several hundred species of Lupins to enjoy and grow at home. Most of these are native to North and South America. However, there are a few varieties native to North Africa and parts of the ...