Landscape designer Franchesca Watson advocates for embracing Nature’s disarray and imperfect beauty
Gardening now is about creating green spaces that feel good for ourselves and the planet
GARDENING TIPS
Franchesca Watson guides us through achieving the enduring appeal of a hanging garden
Something very romantic happens when plants decide to grow down rather than up
Poisonous plants you should avoid at home if you have pets
A pet is a companion but it's also a huge responsibility.
GARDENS AT BRAHMAN HILLS IN KWAZULU-NATAL ARE A STAGE SET FOR CELEBRATION AND MERRIMENT
One of the most significant innovations in eighteenth-century garden circles was the notion of a pleasure garden
The new rules of growing succulents
Garden designer Franchesca Watson shares planting tips and design thinking for a fresh approach to succulents
The six elements you need for a perfect flower arrangement
In an extract from her new book Cut Flowers, Celestina Robertson explains the six types of plant you need to grow in your cutting garden to create the perfect arrangements
Everything we know about the Chelsea Flower Show in 2022
The Chelsea Flower Show is back in its rightful May spot, with plenty of glorious gardens on the horizon.
Give your garden wow factor this summer
With summer around the corner, give your garden the wow factor by tapping into the latest trends.
How to make the most of your garden in a rented house
Gardening in a rental house can be tricky - how do you decide what to invest in and what you're willing to leave behind?
3 ways to make your garden vision board bloom
Does the idea of spending an afternoon in a tranquil and breath-taking landscaped garden sound enticing?
What Exactly Is a Topiary—and Should You Get One?
Landscape designer and Clipped judge Fernando Wong explains
How to beautify the exterior of your house with plants
Clare Foster, shares her advice for beautifying the exterior of your house with plants
Tips to turn your lawn into a green carpet this summer
The lawn usually makes up for the largest part of most home gardens; a lush green one though complements the whole house and makes the rest of your outside area look neat
A garden designer's tips for small gardens
Lottie Delamain, who has launched a remote garden design service for DIY gardeners, shares her expert tips for creating space and style in small gardens
Where to order plants online
These are the perfect online stores to help you give your interior or outdoor garden a foliar upgrade
How to grow gladioli for a delightfully flamboyant cutting garden
Continuing her series on growing bulbs, Clare Foster explains how best to harness the gloriously flamboyant attributes of gladioli in a cutting garden or border all summer long
Edible gardening is a growing trend. Here’s what it’s about
So you have fresh ingredients all year round.
A step by step guide to creating spring planters
In an extract from her new book 'Modern Container Planting', Isabelle Palmer gives an easy to follow guide to putting together colourful spring planters (and it can all be done in one day)