On a clear, crisp day in late winter, there are few places more heavenly to meander than the scent garden at Hever Castle in Kent. It is easy to overlook, sequestered in a shady corner just outside ...

In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo. The tree is still alive and had full ...

You generally can cut branches off an overgrown bush of your neighbor's extending onto your side of the boundary. But the ...

Whilst many garden plants are still dormant in January, a handful of well-placed plants and shrubs can scent the air even on ...

Chimonanthus praecox or wintersweet is a medium-sized shrub which is worth planting in a sunny spot near the house so that ...

The start of the year isn’t the easiest time for gardening. It can sometimes be tough to ward up the motivation to head outside when it is cold and frosty. When the weather breaks and provides bright ...

Some types of firewood are better for creating heat than others. However, others can be simply dangerous when burned. Here ...

Chimonanthus praecox or wintersweet is a medium-sized shrub which is worth planting in a sunny spot near the house so that you can enjoy the deliciously scented flowers which last for weeks throughout ...

Plants grow in soil. It is plant roots that hold soil in the ground in fields and forests, and along creekbanks, streambanks ...

Variegated foliage divides opinion, but these plants earn their place in the garden ...