Water infrequently but thoroughly. Ideally, water in the morning, pouring water directly onto the soil rather than the leaves ...

Move hardy salads into the greenhouse for leafy pickings through to spring. Plant salad plugs into large containers or trays – a depth of 15cm is enough for hardy lettuces, cut-and-come-again salad ...

With no fewer than eight beautiful islands on the itinerary, plus a feast of gardens, this Caribbean voyage is brimming with ...

Outdoor light is 10 to 100 times brighter than indoor light. Measured in lux, a unit that measures how much light reaches your eyes or a given surface, even a cloudy day can measure at 2,000 lux, ...

Looking for tough-as-nails plants that will withstand all weathers on a balcony? We list 12 to try. Even the smallest of spots can stay looking lovely all year, with our top choice of tough-as-nails ...

Bees need flowers whenever they're active. There are very few winter-flowering plants in the wild in Britain, so without our ...

Vegetable beds are a productive and low-maintenance option for growing fruit and vegetables. They can be at ground level or raised to a variety of heights, and divided by paths that may be grass, ...

Jasminum nudiflorum – the bright evergreen stems and zingy yellow flowers put on a good show in winter. It also makes a good ...

Whatever the size of your lawn, mowing can become particularly time-consuming in the warmer months, as the grass grows more quickly and needs regular cutting to stay healthy. But with Segway’s Navimow ...

A greenhouse can be invaluable in winter, keeping tender plants sheltered from the worst of the weather. You can also use your greenhouse in winter for growing herbs, winter salads and citrus plants, ...