Bougainvillea is a showy and spectacularly colourful evergreen plant for the home, conservatory, or greenhouse. The showy ‘flowers’ come in a huge colour range including purple, mauve, pink, apricot, ...

Shade is a common problem in gardens. Nearly all gardens have some areas of shade, while smaller plots and gardens in built-up urban areas are likely to have significant areas without light. Growing ...

It's not too late to get started in the garden in June. It's a great month to sow seeds directly outdoors and get young plants into the ground. It's time to plant out any tender crops and annuals that ...

When it comes to flamboyant flowers, few plants can beat the hardy, deciduous peony – the giant blooms can often be the size of dinner plates. The blooms are often wonderfully fragrant and make ...

On Friday 20th September 2024, BBC Gardeners' World Magazine readers enjoyed a special day at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a Belmond Hotel. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and orchards, guests explored ...

A hedge is one of the best things you can add to your garden. Not only does a hedge filter and slow down wind, providing shelter for us and wildlife, it also absorbs noise and pollution, along with ...

Nothing quite beats the drama of delphinium flowers. In June and July, they produce towering flower spikes that can reach over 2m tall. They're probably best known for their vivid sapphire blue ...

In a small garden, following a few key principles when planning and planting will help make your garden look bigger and feel less cluttered. Whether you have a tiny garden or a small patio, there are ...

A lush, well-maintained lawn is the perfect green foil for colourful herbaceous borders, a great setting for summer picnics and even a foraging ground for birds and other wildlife. We show you how to ...