As the leaves begin to fall, there's a secret to ensuring your lawn emerges lush and vibrant come spring. Discover the autumn ritual that transforms tired turf.

Are you sad at the sight of fading blooms at the end of summer? Plant any of these flowering shrubs, and you'll keep your ...

Quickly brighten up the darker corners of your garden or the empty spots beneath trees in your yard by growing colorful and ...

We are having an exceptionally good summer but for most years, the spring, summer and autumn seasons are far too short, and we just want it to last a bit longer, as we really are not that ready for ...

According to the meteorological calendar, the first day of autumn is always September 1. But that doesn't mean that your colourful summer garden has to fade away. The smartest planting keeps colour ...

“What in heaven’s name is the reason that the sun never sets on the empire of the dandelion?” historian Alfred Crosby wrote in the 1986 book Ecological Imperialism. “Perhaps the success of European ...

It’s humbling to think how many of the different varieties of plants growing in our gardens, allotments, parks and public outdoor spaces are the legacy of previous generations. That much-loved variety ...

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Shade gardens can present a challenge to gardeners because the vast majority of colorful or flowering plants require a decent amount of sunlight to bloom. But there are many wonderful shade-loving ...

Fuchsias are much-loved for their hanging, bell-shaped, bi-coloured flowers that look like colourful, dancing skirts. The flowers last all summer long and there are thousands of varieties available, ...

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What can I use to deter and get rid of slugs? Gardeners traditionally use things such as crushed eggshells, sharp sand and soot to repel slugs, but these have limited success. There are also a wide ...