Recent articles by Steve Falcioni
Rose-filled ramble
Years of planning and dedication have shaped the grounds at Red Cow Farm, where a series of garden rooms invite visitors to explore.
Ravishing new roses
Rose lovers, prepare to swoon. These new varieties offer a heady array of forms, colours and fragrance.
Scent and sensibility
From citrusy blooms to honeyed blossoms, fragrant plants add an extra dimension to the garden. In our December issue, horticulturist Steve Falcioni shares some heavenly-scented shrubs, trees and climbers.
Dwarf fruit trees
Dwarf fruit trees deliver all the juicy rewards of full-sized trees, with the added bonus of thriving in pots – where they look cute and are easy to harvest.
10 bare-rooted ornamentals to try in your garden
A highlight of winter? The arrival of bare-rooted plants in garden centres and online nurseries! Discover some top varieties to grow this season.
Planting under trees
Struggling to fill those tricky spots under your trees? We’ve got the perfect planting solutions.
Sleeping beauties
Buying bare-rooted plants – dormant and leafless deciduous shrubs and trees sold without soil around their roots – can be a smart choice for gardeners. Steve Falcioni answers some common bare-rooted plant questions.
A year in the life of your new rose
Our month-by-month guide to planting and growing beautiful roses.
Everything’s coming up roses
It’s rose-shopping time! We asked rose aficionado Steve Falcioni to pick his favourite new varieties.
Cottage perennials
The focus of cottage-style gardens is on an abundance of colour and diverse flower shapes. Steve Falcioni reveals some of his favourite cottage perennials which are easy to grow.
Delphiniums – a cottage classic
Known as the quintessential cottage plant, delphiniums add that all-important verticality to a display.
Roses revealed
The new roses for 2024 have been unveiled! We asked rose aficionado Steve Falcioni to nominate some of his favourites. Here’s a sneak peek…