Gardening

10 tips for recycling in the garden

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Hannah Stephenson

Old teapots and jugs can double as plant containers. Picture: iStock/PA

Gardeners on a budget can follow these expert tips on recycling old items to boost their stash of gardening goodies. Hannah Stephenson found out more.

The virtual gardener: The best podcasts, online expert advice and more

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

The Chase garden, one of the National Garden Scheme's 'virtual' gardens. Picture: Matthew Bruce/NGS/PA

How to grow your own veg in under a month

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

An easy win: you will see your efforts pay off quickly with cress. Picture: iStock/PA

Back to nature: How to make the most of your outside space while self-isolating

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

With many of us self-isolating, there's never been a better time to get out in the garden. Picture: iStock/PA

Seasonal shift: What climate change means for our gardens

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Some of us have experienced localised flooding within parts of our gardens and plots in recent weeks. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Pruning perfection: What to prune and when

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The general rule of thumb is that if your shrubs are deciduous and flower from late summer to autumn, then you can prune them in spring. Picture: iStock/PA

5 time-saving tips for busy gardeners

Monday, January 6, 2020

A bit of effort now will mean less time spent doing jobs in the garden later in the year. Picture: iStock/PA

Bring on the spring! Looking ahead to a new season in the garden

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Snowdrops are often found in early spring gardens. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

10 gardening New Year’s resolutions we should all consider making for 2020

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Fresh start: Vow to make 2020 your best year in the garden yet. Picture: iStock/PA

Deck the halls: Getting ready for Christmas - in and out of the garden

Thursday, December 5, 2019

The poinsettia is the ultimate Xmas plant. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

The 12 perfect gardening gifts you won’t want to miss

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Keen gardeners are spoilt for choice this Christmas. Picture: iStock/PA

All about autumn: Fallen leaves are keeping gardeners busy this month

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Scenes like this are all the rage on social media during autumn. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Grow your own: it’s good for you and the environment

Monday, October 7, 2019

Now is the perfect time for making apple pie. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

All about autumn: Bulb-planting season is here again

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Autumn's here, which means it's time to start planting. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

The green, green grass of home: In a muddle about mowing the lawn

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Cutting it: The perfect lawn mowing session needs to be well timed. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

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