You grow them for height and structure in the borders, and suddenly, in the blink of an eye, they’re spreading, suckering or ...

I'm not usually asked which plants I’d never grow in my garden; quite the opposite, in fact, as I spend my working week ...

LAST week saw the hottest day of the year so far, when temperatures hit an incredible 33.2C in Charlwood, Surrey. Chances are ...

Martyn suggests planting a hydrangea in a pot and surrounding it with blue and white petunias. Petunias are a staple at ...

Pastel pink foxgloves and delphiniums could also be incorporated for pops of colour, and shrub roses such as Rosa ‘Iceberg’ added at a lower level. “We use a lot of different leaf texture as well to ...

Garden designer Duncan Cargill recommends adding bright plants which form a silhouette against shady areas, including “Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’ (tufted hair grass) which gives a hazy softness, ...

If you’re planning to plant or transplant a tree or shrub, it’s best to do it in the next month or so to avoid the heat and drought of summer. “Give them time to get settled in while it’s ...

Wilted plants, browning lawns and crispy plants — here's how to revive your garden and how to prepare it for the next time it's hot Tue, 20 May, 2025 - 12:03 Jane Perrone ...

Even the most modest of balconies can be transformed into a flourishing outdoor sanctuary with the right plants and a little care, says gardening expert Hayden Salt ...

Gardening expert Hayden Salt has shared his top tips for making the most of a small outdoor space, even if you just have a balcony, including the best vegetables and herbs to plant.

Paper plant, Formosa rice tree, Japanese fatsia. Botanical Name. Fatsia japonica. Family. Araliaceae. Plant Type. Woody Tree or Shrub. Mature Size. 6-19 feet tall, 4-6 feet wide. Sun Exposure ...

To propagate a Fatsia japonica plant from a cutting, look for new, green growth. Prepare a small plant pot with good drainage, potting mix, rooting hormone, and clean garden pruners. Select a tender ...