New to gardening? Browse our list of features and gardening tips on garden design, including how to start a garden from scratch. BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.

All you need to know about growing fragrant Trachelospermum jasminoides (star jasmine) in our detailed grow guide. From BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.

All you need to know about growing a ginger plant in the UK. Expert growing advice from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.

What is duckweed? Duckweed is a common pond weed, visible as masses of tiny, rounded green leaves that float on the surface of ponds and other bodies of still, nutrient-rich water, including in water ...

Thinking of replacing your grass lawn with creeping thyme? Find out how and why to do so, in our guide. From the experts at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.

Ericaceous compost is acidic, with a pH of between four and five. It's suitable for growing ericaceous or acid-loving plants, which need a growing medium that's free from lime (alkalinity), such as ...

Find out how to grow Virginia creeper, with tips on pruning and caring for Virginia creeper. Expert gardening advice from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.

What are green shield bugs? A shield bug is a type of true bug, named after the shield-like shape of the adults. There are more than 40 species of shield bug in the UK, some of which are common in ...

The avocado, Persea americana, bears delicious fruits packed with healthy fats. In the right conditions, trees can reach heights of up to 20m, but they're unlikely to grow so well in the UK. Avocados ...

Find out which plants are best suited to keeping in an office, from the experts at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine ...

Mimosa tree (Acacia dealbata) is a fast-growing, evergreen tree, with fern-like leaves and bright yellow flowers that resemble fluffy balls, and have a strong fragrance. In the UK it grows to a ...

Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) makes an excellent house plant for a bathroom. Learn how to grow it in our Grow Guide – from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.