NOW that summer is well and truly behind us, you may think that it is time to hang up your gardening gloves for the year. But ...

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The mild weather favours flowery Novembers but destructive animals are out in force. Plants that resist attack are the way to ...

Attractive berries, found on deciduous hollies, pyracanthas and wintergreens, will add wonderful pops of colour, as well as ...

New to gardening? Cultivate your green thumb with this jargon-busting gardening glossary. Discover what the most popular ...

Yup, with the magic of leaf mold or a shovel of compost, old potting soil that is dry looking but full of white chunks of ...

In nature soil never stays bare for very long, and that should tell you something. Mulching heavily takes its cue from the ...

The second week of November is a good time to try forcing bulbs indoors to enjoy as fresh blooms during the Christmas season.

So it’s time to say out with the old — in this case, warm-season bedding plants — and in with some new plants that are suited for the cool season. November is the perfect time to make this switch in ...

Do you live in a region that's prone to drought and dry air? These are humidity-loving plants you shouldn't attempt to grow ...

Winter is fast upon us. The shortest days of the year are ahead, but gardening is done for most of us. That being said, I ...

Planting bulbs is one of the easiest ways to fill your yard with color. Whether you are a fan of tulips or have a love of ...