Deciduous agapanthus in flower beds can overwinter in the ground, covered with three or four inches of mulch to insulate them ...

Find out how to save your dahlias to re-plant year after year. These 6 easy-to-follow steps are essential if you want free ...

Mulch tender perennials with fallen leaves. Excessive leaf cover on your grass (more than 20%) may smother grass and inhibit ...

From perennials to roses, October is the perfect month to prune your plants before winter sets in. Keep reading for the ...

You'll be able to enjoy leeks, carrots, main crop potatoes, autumn cauliflowers and many other veg in October, but keep an ...

Parsnips, celeriac, squash, Swiss chard and purple sprouting broccoli are happy to overwinter outdoors or wait out the colder ...

While these might seem like rather boring, drudgery type tasks, it’s important for the future health of your garden and ease ...

In the gray of winter, we’ll be grateful for the color of our evergreen trees and shrubs. “It’s cheery to see those touches ...

Blunt, rusty tools make gardening harder and less effective. Winter is the perfect time to clean, sharpen, and oil your kit so it’s ready to use when you need it. Check blades, handles, and moving ...

I was born a few years after the end of the war. The Second World War. My dad had never been abroad until he went to Africa ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Kinda cold outside, isn’t it? Depending on where you live, of course, winter is here or knocking on the door, and ...

The DSO recently announced the appointment of seven new musicians for the 2025-26 season, while another six received ...