From balcony planting to a full garden redesign, sometimes you need to call in the experts
London Open Gardens celebrates the capital’s green spaces. Here are the gems to explore
Taking place over one weekend in June, London Open Gardens is your chance to explore over 100 of the capital’s unique green spaces — many of them usually private.
Not got a ticket to Chelsea? Don’t despair — there are other events and striking displays in town
Materials used by this year’s medal-winning designers range from rubble and weeds to fragrant flowers and stunning Stone pines
Horatio’s Garden was named Best in Show by judges from the Royal Horticultural Society
The King is famous for his love of plants. George Hudson discovers the varieties that may appear in this year’s Royal Tribute Garden at Chelsea
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
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
A show-stopping garden is all in the prep work. Here are five jobs that should top your horticultural to-do list this February
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
Start the year wth good habits and your plants will thank you.
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
It’s time for peace and love in our outside spaces.
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.
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
