As summer comes to an end, it's easy to assume that things in the garden will also start to wind down – but don't be too hasty to hang up your gardening gloves, as there are still plenty of important ...
Roses, apple trees, gooseberry bushes, wisteria and raspberries could all benefit from pruning at this time of year - Clara Molden Our gardens can seem inhospitable places during the depths of winter; ...
"Bramble" is the common name for the genus Rubus which includes raspberries, blackberries and their hybrids and cultivars. The term bramble is used to denote “thorniness” a common trait among these ...
There’s plenty to do in the garden in early autumn: planting bulbs, dividing perennials, preparing vegetable beds for next season and watering. But there’s one thing you should not do for several more ...
September’s gentle light hides a ticking clock for gardens. Act now and you could save months of colour, fragrance and food. The late-summer lull can fool even seasoned growers. Yet a focused round of ...
The first winter I got brave with pruning, I “tidied up” a lilac on a sunny January afternoon. Come spring, the shrub was covered in lush, healthy leaves… and not a single flower. I’d cut off every ...
Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials ...
The gardening experts reveal which plants to prune in January, plus top tips on tools, methods, and more ...
“I kind of let some of my shrubs get overgrown this year. Is now a good time to prune these shrubs?” — S.H. • Tulips can still be planted outdoors through this month. • Autumn leaves have good uses ...
Get your garden ready for spring with this essential pruning checklist ...