Japanese knotweed is often confused with other plants. Here's a few of the most commonly mistaken plants, plus our tips on how to tell the difference between them and Japanese knotweed. This ...

Gardening can be labour intensive, but making changes to the way you deal with watering, weeding and pruning, along with clever plant choices, can make your garden more low maintenance. You can make ...

Well-stocked bird feeders help to supplement birds’ food when it's in short supply. Throughout the winter months, high-fat foods and water are in short supply but even through the spring and summer, a ...

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is an attractive house plant with dark green leaves and leafy red 'bracts' that surround the green-yellow flowers in December and January. They're commonly used to ...

Solar lights are environmentally friendly lighting and with a good set, you can create an ambience that lets you enjoy your garden long after dark. Powered by solar panels, they absorb daylight and ...

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 ...

Christmas wreaths don’t have to be mass-produced or shop-bought. You can easily find all you need to create your own festive wreath in the garden, a park or out and about in the countryside. Fir cones ...

Fill your garden with flowers, veg and herbs grown from seed. If you have a print subscription to BBC Gardeners' World magazine you can use your subscriber number to unlock your free Premium access.

Within the park are formal gardens, meadows, lakes, historic garden buildings and magnificent trees. There is much to enjoy through every season, including carpets of bluebells in late spring, ...

As well as spectacular spring daffodils (over 400 varieties), the grounds offer woodland walks with rhododendrons in flower through spring and into summer. In the walled garden, the family-friendly ...

With fresh growth and new flowers, there are lots of plants that can be used to create beautiful spring containers. For full instructions on planting up the containers shown, just click on the link ...