Gardening

Brits growing certain types of plant in their gardens could get an unwanted visit from the police this summer if they are not careful, a plant expert has warnedIt comes after a police force spotted suspicious-looking plants in a garden and…

A study of 2,000 adults revealed that nearly half (47%) of those aged between 18 and 27 have developed a passion for gardening over the past year. Of these green-fingered youngsters, over two thirds (69%) attribute their blossoming…

Hungry caterpillars are chomping their way across Britain, the Royal Horticultural Society has warned.The creepy crawlies polished off an entire tennis club hedge at Stoke Park in Guildford, Surrey. Now ravenous box tree caterpillars are on…

Slugs are notorious for causing chaos in gardens, particularly as they enjoy feasting on plants.But there are methods to ensure they don't target your beautiful blooms. Slugs are among the most exasperating pests a gardener can encounter.…

If you dream of having a perfect lawn, you probably envision it being like a smooth, soft carpet of lush, green grass. But what happens when it's nothing like that at all?Uneven lawns are a common frustration for homeowners, creating not…

Resist the urge to wheel out the lawnmower this May.With Bank Holidays on the horizon and the nation buzzing for BBQs and garden parties, it can be tempting to go all out in your green areas. But before you start cutting the grass, listen…

Gardening has always been a part of American home life, with tens of millions of homes across the country sporting one. That got an extra boost during the pandemic-era lockdowns, naturally enough, with even more people exploring the…

Like Mark Twain once quipped, land is always going to be valuable because they’re simply not making any more of it. Anyone struggling to make their 500-square-foot apartment or charming two-bedroom bungalow knows this all too well. But…

No matter how modest, any backyard space attached to your home can prove useful—and one easy and popular way to level-up your backyard without too much work (or cost) is to install a backyard shed. If you’re lucky, there was already a shed…

Even with the best of planning, the weather doesn’t always cooperate with our gardening ambitions. With lots of unusually cold weather hitting parts of North America, protecting your plants can become a priority. There are some simple steps…