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 ...

While new types of perennials are still appearing in garden centers, it’s the new garden shrubs that are catching our attention. Valuable for bringing structure and form to a space, many also offer ...

These resilient plants bring welcome colour and fragrance at a gloomy time of year The onset of winter doesn’t have to mean the end of colour and scent in our outdoor spaces. A variety of exquisite ...

"Whilst some dormant perennials, such as buddleia, roses, lavender and summer-flowering spirea will all benefit from being ...

12:17, Fri, May 23, 2025 Updated: 10:08, Wed, Jun 11, 2025 Shrubs are woody plants smaller than trees with several main stems arising at or near the ground. They tend to grow faster than trees, ...

Lilacs have graced gardens for centuries, with their fragrant clusters of purple, white, and pink flowers heralding the ...

Bring vibrant foliage and flowers to parts of the garden with little or no sunlight I’ve been gardening for over 20 years for multiple clients in a diverse range of terrains. The one basic rule I’ve ...

Some plants need more attention than others. Many shrubs, for example, don't need much care at all, and in fact thrive when ignored. Of course, this period of neglect only starts after the shrub is ...

Shrubs are woody plants that are smaller than trees, featuring several main stems that emerge at or near ground level. They typically grow more rapidly than trees, particularly during their initial ...

Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a degree in Journalism from Ohio University. These ...

The annual emergence of snowdrops is once again transforming public spaces and gardens into enchanting white carpets. These ...