Summer-savvy greens
Extreme heat takes its toll on many traditional leafy greens. Here are a few heat-hardy options to try this summer.
Summer-prune peach and nectarine
Pruning peaches and nectarines straight after harvest sets them up for next year’s production. Here's what you need to do.
Prep for a dry summer
Spring is the perfect time to give gardens some pre-season TLC and prepare for the hot months ahead. Here are some tips to give plants every chance of survival!
Summer citrus care essentials
Give your citrus trees the right care in summer for a juicy and plentiful harvest from autumn to spring.
Does fruit need sunlight to ripen?
You might have heard you should put green tomatoes on a sunny windowsill or open up a fruit tree’s canopy to hasten ripening, but is it true? Here's a look at the science – and limits – of these claims.
Beat the heat!
If you know a heatwave is coming, you can take steps to avoid damage, but if you return home after a hot day to find a wilted and shrivelled garden, don’t despair – most plants are resilient enough to be revived. Here’s how to prepare (or repair!) your garden.