Winter sowing gives seeds the chilling period (stratification) they need to break dormancy and germinate. Seeds sown into ...

As an enthusiastic gardener, I’m always on the lookout for simple yet effective techniques to boost the health and ...

Love the look of potted tulips in the springtime? Grow your own springtime blooms with these step-by-step tips.

Full Sunlight: Lemon trees require full sunlight to thrive. Ensure that your balcony gets at least 8-10 hours of direct sunlight each day. If your balcony is shaded, you may want to move the plant to ...

Trees and shrubs add shade and colour and bare-root is better value than plants in containers, writes David Domoney ...

Forget spending lots of money on a shiny new planter; make do with what you have for a container garden that is truly unique.

It was over 5,000 years ago that the ancient Egyptians started bringing plants — most likely ferns and palm trees — indoors ...

If you don't have room for a garden, or only want to grow a few vegetables, planting in containers is the best way to go.

such as raising plants from seed or growing plants in patio containers. Claimed to be suitable for germinating seeds, small seedlings and plants in patio containers, it's a good general compost, but ...

A few hours each week spent outdoors nurturing fruits, flowers and vegetables can provide exercise, stress reduction, vitamin D and a better diet.

A container of winter flowers and greenery will keep you going until spring ...

From pruning and spraying to cutting back and attacking slugs, February is full of important chores for the attentive gardener.