One man went to mow, went to mow a meadow. That man’s name was Stuart Pritchard, and his mower of choice? Petrol powered…
Get your houseplants in order with these stellar tips from rare plant expert Tony Le-Britton
Create an eco-friendly garden or outside space with these simple tips
Plants and flowers to look out for around London this month.
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
Want your Valentine’s gesture to last? Here are some longer-lived alternatives to the traditional bouquet
Brighten up the last month of winter with splashes of seasonal flowers
Some plants tolerate the cold better than others, but there are steps you can take to make harsh conditions a little easier
London is full of grey slabs, but de-paving can help bring life to dead space. Here’s how to get started.
Keep an eye out for these showy plants to enjoy autumn’s finest colours in London’s streets and parks.
Shorter days, greyer skies and stubborn, chilly draughts — get your houseplants set for winter with these simple steps
Even if you don’t have space for a garden, there are still ways to grow the food you love
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.
Look beyond the Chelsea Flower Show and you’ll find all kinds of blooming fantastic events sprouting up around the capital.
First-time Chelsea designers Lulu Urquhart and Adam Hunt have won the top prize for their A Rewilding Britain garden.
Unusual plants and container gardens are highlights from this year’s medal-winning designs.
The Chelsea Flower Show returned to its traditional May slot today after the mayhem of the Covid pandemic.
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.
