"Whilst some dormant perennials, such as buddleia, roses, lavender and summer-flowering spirea will all benefit from being ...

A guide to plants to prune in January, including shrubs and vines that flower on new growth, which will reward any trimming ...

Pruning and trimming are both ways to grow healthier, more beautiful plants. But although these two strategies are similar—cutting away leaves, branches, or other plant parts—they should be used at ...

This is my first year growing vegetables in our family garden and the results so far have been mixed. Most of all, I’m disappointed by my beetroot plants, which never took off even though I gave them ...

Beetroot growing mistakes are more common than you might think. This is sure to be a relief for anyone who’s been told how easy beets are to grow. And yes, they do have the potential to be versatile, ...