Garden chemicals can seem like a magic wand. But this is the lesson I’ve learned
It’s liberating to accept that you’re never going to be master of your own garden, and this isn’t a failing
How do I stop birds uprooting my vegetable seedlings?
Unfortunately, this is often a problem for kitchen gardeners at this time of year
Will my potato plants recover after frost damage?
Q&A: You may end up with a smaller harvest if frost damage strikes, but it is not fatal
How to stop hungry slugs and snails from wreaking havoc in your garden
May is a risky month for gardeners – take timely precautions now for a flourishing summer garden
Why are my rubber plants looking so unhappy?
Q&A: This houseplant has a reputation for being hard to kill
Late-spring flowering plants can’t wait for summer to get started
By blooming and setting seed before their summer counterparts, these species gain a distinct advantage
When is the best time of year to prune my garden hedge?
An established beech hedge needs to be carefully trimmed every year to keep it in good shape
How to water your plants – it’s harder than you think
Do not kill those plants with kindness by over or underwatering
Which varieties of willow and bamboo grow quickly?
Your gardening questions: Be wary of fast-growing bamboos whose roots can cause problems for foundations and drains
How the right water feature can elevate your garden and soothe your soul
Playful, stimulating and fascinating, the best water features connect with our senses
Can my gooseberry bushes recover from an attack of sawfly?
Sawfly larvae can rapidly defoliate gooseberry and currant bushes, and by the time they’re spotted, the damage is often already severe
Gardening: A purifying herb, symbol of immortality, culinary linchpin - what’s not to love about rosemary?
Science shows that consuming or inhaling the scent of this herb may even improve memory and cognition
Yellow is a polarising colour with gardeners. Here are 10 subtler daffodils to try
For the gardener who dislikes the brash yellow of daffodils there are winsome alternatives
‘What’s the best way to grow flowers for my son’s wedding?’
Readers’ questions: You’re correct to wonder how long it will take plants to be productive
‘Our cherry tree has stopped fruiting. What can we do?’
Readers’ questions: The cherries were a wonderful surprise in the first year, but the tree has not been particularly bountiful since