Pruning is a great way to get outdoors in winter, breathe some fresh air, and gain a sense of accomplishment. And it’s good ...

Wildlife will find the most shelter from clusters of conifers rather than individual specimens, and a mix rather than a single variety. Cedar, spruce, hemlock, pine and fir are all heroes in a ...

Scientists warn gardeners of hidden invasive species sneaking into the UK through potted plants and flowers, threatening ...

As gardeners, weeds are one of our biggest pet peeves. They compete with our plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight, take ...

There's nothing worse than nosy neighbours peeping into your garden, especially if you live in a terraced or semi-detached ...

While we might like the idea of an evergreen yard that remains vibrant and full of life all year long, many evergreen trees ...

Established trees can create a challenging environment for other plants, so opting to grow resilient shrubs underneath them ...

Many forms of coniferous pines are good in gardens too. Large ones, such as our native Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris, with ...

It looks best in a naturalized woodland setting, beneath shrubs and trees. They can easily become overrun by competing ...

There are plenty of examples these days of public buildings where architects have incorporated living trees into the plan ...

Choose deciduous shade trees — those that drop their leaves during the winter. You will have the shade you need in the summer ...

UK households with beech or hazel trees and hedges in their garden have been issued a warning to carry out a vital task this ...