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‘I’ve started to think we need an upgrade — perhaps it will help entice me out of doors while the days are bleak’
Thought you knew everything there was to know about planting bulbs? Read the new book by a great expert
Professional horticulturalists help sort fact from fiction
It is magical to leave behind Britain’s sodden crocuses to be immersed in a topsy-turvy Greek February
Co-operation and an exchange of skills lead to successful enterprises no matter the sector
Tips on using tech to control your outdoor space at the touch of a button
Easy initiatives that include lilies, roses, daisies and the imperishable bergenia
With the world’s favourite plant for shaped hedges at risk from pests and disease, what are the alternatives?
Millions grow in extraordinary variety around the world and many are on show now in botanic gardens
Pickle your food waste instead of letting it rot — it doesn’t stink, rats stay away and bins need collecting less frequently
His last works depict roses, ranunculus, gladioli and hollyhocks, all deepening the gardener’s sense of colour and rhythm
Advocates claim that just as the moon’s waxing and waning affects ocean tides, it affects our soil’s moisture levels
From ‘The Shining’ to ‘Saltburn’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’, films upend our notion of the garden as a haven
Visits and books can help you decide on a spectrum, whether it is softly modulated or spectacularly contrasting
Growing plants from seed requires organisation and patience — but the satisfaction of watching plants spring into life is unmatched
Just like with a young business, tending your plot involves risk, dealing with the unexpected — and the ability to pivot after a failure
Ignore the gloom and anticipate the bloom by choosing seeds to sow early
If yours are prone to the February blues, find out what to do to safeguard their health
The Hampshire property has an unusual ‘garden gnome’ — a Harrier jump-jet
As counterparts around the world struggle to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, this one in Florida leads the way
Once derided as a ‘filler flower’, Carrie Bradshaw’s favourite bloom is taking centre stage
Cotoneasters are the most under-appreciated shrubs in cultivation, even offering a hedge against pollution
Inspiration can come from simply picking up a book or talking to friends and family
The flowery foregrounds in the Florentine artist’s biblical works, on show at the National Gallery, set him apart as a master of botanical details
Winter is an excellent time for an audit of structure, seeing the grounds at their worst to find room for improvement
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