Winter is usually quiet for most gardens. However, there are some things you can do to optimize your garden for spring. One ...

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Winter can be a dull time for gardeners, but Alan Titchmarsh has a list of winter blooms that will provide "little splashes ...

Bonnie Alter covered the sustainability and design scene for TreeHugger in London and the UK. This gorgeous flower grows well in the shade alongside structures like fences or sheds and prefers moist ...

I’ve pruned a lot of plants in my time as a gardener. Some I had to tackle from atop a wobbly ladder, and at least once I had to take shears with me in a cherry picker, to confront a rather ...

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Climate change is causing plants in the UK to flower a month earlier on average, which could have profound consequences for wildlife, agriculture and gardeners. Climate change is causing plants in the ...