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For many areas of the country, harvesting the last summer vegetables from the garden can be bittersweet; it may remind us ...
Sadly, lantana isn’t hardy, which means gardeners in the UK often treat it as an annual and discard the plants at the end of ...
According to Julian Palphramand, head of plants at British Garden Centres, the most common mistake in garden irrigation is failing to separate your system into zones based on plant type, sun exposure, ...
Siberian bugloss thrives in shady areas, spreads easily, and features large, showy leaves that make it perfect to act as a ...
From a wooden deck full of potted plants to a rambling backyard, these city dwellers created their own personal paradises.
Is your verbena starting to wilt? While you might be eager to get your secateurs out, experts say that may not be needed ...
Next, we turn to Helianthus, perennial sunflowers. These stately plants are great for the back of the border as the can reach 7 to 8 feet. My personal favourite is Lemon queen which carries its ...
Plantsman and adventurer Chris Brown explains to Clare Foster how his training at Kew and his travels have helped to develop ...
Stalwarts of our front and backyards, perennials can provide months of color and interest year after year. Generally ...
Sedums make a superb addition to garden borders. They love the sun and can also tolerate drought, which is why they are great ...
Winter can feel like a time to avoid the garden, but these simple jobs can help keep things productive through the cooler months and set you up for the warmer ones.
Accuracy in forecasting the phase of ENSO in the winter climbs above 50% once you get past meteorological spring (March-May) and generally rises as you go through summer and into fall.