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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Almost any plant can be ...

Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular flowers of fall, bringing beautiful color and charm to porches, patios, and balconies. While these plants are easy to grow, the timing of when you plant them ...

Costa looks at crops that can be grown in pots. Look for pre-loved pots or containers in hard rubbish; just give them a good clean and make sure they have good drainage holes. For most edible plants ...

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 ...