The marigold may not have the most glamorous reputation, but it has a talent for turning up exactly where gardeners
When the last petals fall, a peony can look as if the party is over. In reality, this is when
If you’re a beginner gardener looking to add some greenery to your outdoor space, succulent rock garden plants are an
There’s something utterly magical about hydrangeas that change color – especially when their soft pink blossoms shift to a striking
Columbine, known scientifically as Aquilegia, is a captivating perennial plant that has graced gardens for centuries with its delicate beauty
When the first real cold arrives, dichondra is often one of the first plants to disappear from the garden. The
We expect evergreens to live up to their name, especially in winter. When thuja, cherry laurel or pines begin to
Few evergreen shrubs divide opinion as much as cherry laurel. Some consider it the most reliable hedging plant, others see
Some trees grow fast, provide quick shade and quietly fade into the background. Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora ‘Glauca’) does
Some shrubs quietly blend into the background. Japanese andromeda does not. In spring, its fresh new growth often emerges in