I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

Trees add height, shelter and shade, support wildlife and can be highly ornamental with flowers, and later, fruits or berries ...

Frost hardy perennials are tough plants that can withstand the winter cold and return year after year with a fantastic ...

Did you know some indoor plants can help filter cigarette smoke? Many studies indicate that cigarette smoke lingers in ...

Winter is fast upon us. The shortest days of the year are ahead, but gardening is done for most of us. That being said, I ...

Top the soil with a barrier. Cover the soil with a thin layer of sand, diatomaceous earth, or fine gravel. This barrier makes ...

Did you know that the world’s most expensive spice comes from a type of crocus? It’s true. Saffron is derived from Crocus ...

The mild weather favours flowery Novembers but destructive animals are out in force. Plants that resist attack are the way to ...

Question: I try to grow plants to help the pollinators all summer. How do bees survive in the winter? Is there anything I can ...

AA experts say drivers need to carry out certain checks on their vehicles to make sure they can 'see and be seen' when the ...

An urgent warning has been issued to all drivers after the Met Office's weather alert of a cold and wintry spell. The AA is ...