Recycle and re-use plastic bottles for plants
Gardening advice

Top recycling tips for gardeners

Here are some ways to re-use and recycle plastic gardening materials and old garden tools.

verge
Garden design

Q&A: What can I grow on my verge?

Each month we receive questions from our readers, which are answered by one of our experts. Here’s one about alternatives to grass on the verge.

Compost
Composting and mulching

Four steps to top compost

The best way to dispose of your organic waste is to compost it. Here’s how to create your own compost heap.

Garden gear
Gardening advice

Simple ways to store your garden gear

No room for a proper shed? Here are some simple and cheap ways to stash your tools, stakes, potting mix, and everything else that collects over time in the garden.

Garden edging with rocks
Garden design

Five top edging materials

Edging is the unsung hero of the garden, creating defined lines that give the landscape a clean, finished appearance. Whichever type you choose, it provides the essential finishing touch to your landscaping.

Pansies
Garden design

Small plants for a small space

Small plants are perfect for small gardens, or tight corners in a bigger garden. And some plants can even be grown on a sunny windowsill. Here are six top picks for a small space.

Garden sins and misdemeanours
Gardening advice

Garden sins and misdemeanours

Do you tease your plants with a daily spray of the hose instead of periodic deep watering? Which crimes are you game to ’fess up to?!

Lawn
Lawn care

Tips for perfect lawn

Thinking of laying a new lawn? Here are five tips to get the best out of your turf.

Dry plant
Gardening advice

Confessions of a killer gardener

If you’re new to gardening, or still learning, here are some of the most common reasons why plants fail...