Bedding geraniums are a staple for summer colour thanks to their robust nature and “prolific blooming.” They offer bright, ...

Winter and summer are the worst times to plant hydrangeas. Winter isn't a good choice because it's too cold and the ground is ...

Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and ...

Pollinators provide many benefits. One of the best ways to help pollinators is planting trees that will house and feed them ...

AFTER a scorching weekend, the recent cooler and wetter weather will come as a a welcome relief – especially for keen gardeners. The turn in conditions give us a perfect opportunity to revive ...

Scholars and schoolchildren alike have generally classified animals by the foods they eat: carnivores eat meat; browsers ...

The lawn between the sidewalk and road, called a hellstrip due to its seemingly inhospitable growing environment, can be ...

Love gardening? Balcony Garden Web brings you the best tips, tricks, and ideas to create a beautiful green space at home!

Nature's beauty can be deceiving, as several plants harbor potent toxins. Monkshood, castor bean, and oleander are among the ...

Planting in clusters is better to help pollinators and from a garden design perspective. It looks nicer to have swaths of ...

Companion planting is an effective and natural method to enhance the flavour of your vegetables and herbs while also ...

With the British summer getting hotter and dryer with every passing year, some gardeners are beginning to plan a switch to a ...