Olive trees, to me, are an intrinsic part of the character, look and feel of the undulating landscape of the Mediterranean. Alongside grapevines, they’re everywhere in Italy, Spain, France, and ...

1. Cover the base of the pot with a layer of crocks (ask at the garden centre – they usually have a few broken pots) and cover with a 5cm (2in) layer of gravel. This improves drainage and prevents ...

There are some gardeners who simply won’t plant up hanging baskets and pots with annuals in early summer because they fear that when they’re away on their annual summer holidays their plants will just ...

Nothing adds a pop of color, a smidgen of style, or a dash of drama to the garden like a perfectly planned and planted container. And while every gardener has their magic recipe for what works ...

The age-old debate on which pot is best for the plants in your garden can make things harder than they need to be. Here's the ...

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You can decorate a front porch or backyard patio with boxes or pots of flowers.

While spring or summer blooms may come to mind when thinking about gardening, there's no need to put away your shovel and gloves once the warm weather comes to an end. Autumn still offers ideal ...