Gardening

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

Monday, October 7, 2019 Debbie McMorran

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

Growing our own fruit and veg is something we should all consider, says gardening columnist Debbie McMorran - for the good of the environment and our own mental health.

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

St Albans couple's garden to feature in TV's Gardeners' World

Monday, August 5, 2019

The Bernards Heath garden was filmed for Gardeners' World's 'small spaces' segment. Picture: Trevor Barton

Make gardening child's play with this kids' kit list

Friday, August 2, 2019

Make sure that the watering can is the right size for your child, so he or she can easily lift it. Picture: iStock/PA

Grow your own: Allotment tips for beginners and more experienced growers

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

National Allotments Week is fast approaching. Picture: iStock/PA

6 tips to help your garden thrive during a dry summer

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican fleabane) thrives in a hot, dry summer. Picture: iStock/PA

Best of British: Why roses and strawberries are two of our garden greats

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Debbie has a rose bed underneath her sitting room window. Picture: Debbie McMorran

From aphids to earwigs, here's how to keep garden pests at bay this summer

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Greenfly is just one of more than 500 different species of aphid in Britain. Picture: iStock/PA

Secret garden: How to make your outside space as private as possible

Thursday, June 20, 2019

A well planned garden can help keep nosy neighbours at bay. Picture: iStock/PA

The pick of the bunch: the joy of cut flowers

Monday, June 17, 2019

Debbie loves to display flowers from her garden in her home. Picture: Debbie McMorran

Made in Chelsea: Inside this year's flower show

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

The Greenfingers Charity Garden, designed by Kate Gould. Picture: Debbie McMorran

Keeping it in the family: The joy of gardening, whatever your age

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Hertfordshire Gardens Trust worked with Tanners Wood School and their enthusiastic early years teacher. Picture: Tanners Wood School

Why this 'early spring' is great for gardeners

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Debbie's loving seeing the daffodils in full bloom. Picture: Getty

So sustainable: How to be a more eco-friendly gardener

Monday, February 4, 2019

There are many things you can change to make yourself a more environmentally-friendly gardener. Picture: Getty

These are the garden trends you need to look out for this year

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Fake lawns are so 2019. Picture: Getty

10 perfect Valentine gifts for garden lovers

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

This pink suet heart for birds costs £4.99, birdfood.co.uk. Picture: CJ Wildlife/PA

The white fantastic: The first snowdrops mean spring is on its way

Monday, January 14, 2019

The white stuff: snowdrop season has arrived. Picture: Getty

'Pot or not?'... and other big Christmas tree questions

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Artificial trees are

Ready, set, prune: Tips for getting your garden winter-ready

Monday, November 12, 2018

Keeping on top of leaf-gathering will make it a less daunting task in the long term. Picture: Getty

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