IF you’ve managed to end this summer with a lush green lawn, and no unexplained bald patches or a depressing brown sheen – then well done you. The majority of people I’ve spoken to have been ...

Thunbergia, often referred to as 'black-eyed Susan vine', is a tremendous annual climbing plant, flowering profusely until ...

Want to welcome ruby-winged cardinals to your garden? They'll flock to the yard when they see this stunning plant, and it's ...

The good news is that a traditional dedicated space is not needed to grow food.

SHADY areas in your garden don’t have to be boring, by selecting the right plants, you can transform dim corners into lush, vibrant retreats. Here are five underrated shade-loving plants, including a ...

Ever wished your outdoor space felt less like a yard and more like a gentle, overflowing embrace? Forget stiff, formal rows and manicured monotony. Instead, picture a delightful sprawl where roses ...

Many plants cannot tolerate the sun’s direct rays, even those whose labels claim a preference for direct sun. Many plants are, in fact, made for variations of shade: partial, filtered, deep. Partial ...

Replacing garden fences can be costly. So, if yours are looking a bit tatty and covered in moss and algae, trying out some fence-covering ideas can be a good way to improve things quickly on a budget.

THERE ARE PLENTY of reasons for gardeners to appreciate cool green shade in the doldrums of mid-August. But I’m here to make the case for all the other garden hues and why shade offers the perfect ...