Gardening

Bamboo is one of the loveliest garden plants; it's relaxing and therapeutic to watch it sway in the wind and it's the perfect way to add height or a focal point to a border. And with the help of VELCRO® Brand Garden Ties to support the stems, it's also extremely easy to grow bamboo in almost any con...

Avocados have seen a meteoric rise in popularity in recent years but instead of discarding the stone after getting your fix of avocado toast, how about using it to grow an avocado tree?  In the UK, where we're not fortunate enough to have warm, sunny weather all year round, avocado trees are grown a...

Sunflowers are one of the most strikingly beautiful summer plants - they add a vibrant splash of colour to any garden and nothing else says 'summer' quite like them! Under the right conditions, they're also surprisingly easy to grow and fun to plant with kids. Read on to find out how to grow sunflow...

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable to grow, but not everyone feels like they have the room and space to plant them. For gardeners with limited space or living in an apartment, growing tomatoes in a container is a brilliant solution.  With new, dwarf varieties, better container technology and so...

Summer's just around the corner and the days are getting longer and warmer, which is great news for gardeners. Gardening season gets into full swing in May, so read on to find out which gardening jobs should be top of your priority list this month! Essential May gardening jobs Mow the lawn As the we...