One native British small tree holds 'secrets' according to folklore - and anyone cutting it down on this date could find ...

Trimming your fruit trees at the wrong time can reduce the tree's total fruit production, its tolerance for cold weather, and ...

There was a strong tradition of not cutting down a certain type of tree on specific dates in the UK, according to folklore - ...

Blackthorn is a native tree to the UK and it was once considered 'forbidden' to cut it down on two specific dates in the year ...

October sees the start of the dormant season, which is the best time to prune lots of deciduous garden trees and plants.

Chopping down a blackthorn on specific dates (November 11 and May 11) was thought to invoke 'a curse from the fairy folk'. This belief is one reason why these trees are still plentiful today, often ...

Like true aphids, woolly aphids suck sap from plants and can stunt their growth. Here's how to get rid of them from your ...

October is a busy month in the pruning calendar, with many plants needing to be cut back to ensure they return next year ...

Robins are one of the most familiar British garden birds, but they can be a little particular about where they visit and want ...

From perennials to roses, October is the perfect month to prune your plants before winter sets in. Keep reading for the ...

Pruning certain shrubs in the fall encourages new growth that winter temperatures will damage and, for many shrubs, reduces ...

If you want a maple tree, be prepared to treat the tree with an iron supplement as it ages and shows symptoms. Maples also ...