Some plants can be overwhelmed in a flowering border but can come into their own when planted in a container. David Overend ...

The author notes that hydrangeas, which are perennial everywhere, are noted for being pink or red growing in alkaline soil ...

By far the most common reason for some hydrangeas to not flower is pruning at the wrong time of year. Here's what else to ...

‘Foxgloves are some of the best plants for a cottage garden style, not least because they tolerate semi-shade,’ says garden ...

Botanists from the University of Copenhagen and the UK set out to find the best flower combinations for bees and hoverflies. The results make it ...

One thing is for certain this summer, more and more people are getting a taste for flowers, seeking something just a little ...

If you love farm-fresh bouquets of flowers in your home, why not try growing them yourself? It's easier than you may think.

Like dill, annual marigolds, especially French marigolds, are often grown as companion plants in food gardens to attract beneficial insects and keep pests at bay. Not only do these plants appeal to ...

Looking for a plant to help you fill those tough to manage spots in the drier and shadier parts of the garden? Here are three ...

Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh has revealed the five shrubs that every garden should have, as they provide form, colour and ...

Tomatoes are something I love to grow every year, but it can be difficult to keep them healthy. Having heard many gardeners ...

Hydrangeas are a flower power plant for summer gardens. They grow in hard-to-fill niches in garden plantings, or they can ...