London's glorious plant fairs mix all the thrill of flea market finds with the joy of springtime blooms
Think carefully before you rip up your lawn in favour of potentially harmful artificial grass.
Embrace the new season by sowing flower or vegetable seeds in even the smallest outdoor spaces
Mother’s Day is the perfect time for a trip to one of London’s fabulous gardens or green spaces
Those gnarly old vegetables you’re about to throw out could become leafy houseplants
Lifeless garden? Hardly. Tune in to spring right now by hugging a tree — you can sometimes hear it reawaken
Less choice on the shelves at the supermarket? Here’s where to start with growing your own vegetables
Worried about the planet, on a budget or low on space? A Christmas tree might not be for you, but you needn’t be a garden Scrooge with these festive alternatives.
Garden lovers will delight in these smart, sustainable gifts that will bring joy throughout the year.
Our resident gardener on the guides that will help you get the best from your outdoor space – whatever its size, style or current state
Summer blooms are fading, which can only mean it’s time to plant bulbs now for the best spring flowers.
The earth has finally softened but winter is still a way off — and there are plenty of discount plants up for grabs
In need of some time with nature? You don’t even need to leave London... just look up
If you’re green-fingered but don’t have the plot to match, there is a solution. An innovative website is matching would-be growers with garden owners who are happy to rent out their unused green spaces.
If you want to live amid greener streets, don’t wait for permission — just take matters into your own hands
Ivy may get bad press but it actually has a lot going for it: it grows anywhere, captures harmful air pollutants — and city pollinators love it.
RHS’s top young designer reveals the thinking behind his award-winning garden at Tatton Park Flower Show.
The secret to making your garden grow? Take it slow.
Water responsibly and keep your garden flourishing in the heat with these essential tips
Gardening can work wonders on all sorts of mental health problems as London charity Thrive know well
Want a vibrant garden that will last the whole summer? Here are the plants that will keep things colourful through to autumn
The freshest possible veg for a fraction of supermarkets prices? Here’s which seeds to sow now so you can still grow your own this year
Avoid coming home from holiday to a plant graveyard with these simple tricks from George Hudson and keep your garden thriving while you skive
Clear your calendar, the RHS Flower Festival is back at Hampton Court Palace. Here’s why it’s so loved by hardcore horticulturists.
From bee-friendly planting by algorithm to a floating Thames estuary park, George Hudson finds the capital’s newest green spaces
The benefits of buying and growing local blooms range from the environmental to the aesthetic. George Hudson shares his top tips this British Flower Week
This weekend, more than 100 gardens which are usually private will open to the public - here are some of the best to visit.
Ready to fire up the BBQ and enjoy the sun? Here’s my guide to the best in al fresco cooking
A Chelsea Flower Show gold medal-winning garden is set to bloom again, this time as a public ‘pocket park’ in south London.
No garden? No problem. There are lots of exciting things that plant-loving city dwellers can do to foster natural connection, as the top garden designers are proving.
Look beyond the Chelsea Flower Show and you’ll find all kinds of blooming fantastic events sprouting up around the capital.
Plan ahead for the agenda-setting Chelsea Flower Show next week with six of this year’s top garden designs.
Gardening fans are set to head to Chelsea this month for the annual RHS show.
The best kits on the market for gardeners with patios, balconies and small city spaces.
Queer, guerilla and grassroots, George Hudson picks the Instagrammers shaking up the world of gardening.
For the nature lover in the know, London is full of secret gardens. George Hudson shares his favourite hidden wonderlands
London’s sun-starved spots needn’t be barren wastelands. George Hudson gets tips from shade-loving plants expert Susanna Grant— and opens up a whole new world.
Easter weekend is the perfect time to sort out your garden. George Hudson picks the city’s top spots to stock up on plants, seeds and equipment.
You don’t need a complex design to make your garden stand out. A single supersize plant will transform your space, says George Hudson
