Colour and structure for your garden. Flowers and ornamentals from sowing to full bloom.
22 postsWhen the summer flowers fade in September, the asters open and become the last big nectar source for bees. Here is how to plant, combine and care for them.
Black stars, a white veil, orange dots: three leaf pictures tell you which rose disease you are facing, and how to cure it with a rake and secateurs instead of a spray bottle.
Peonies live for decades if you set them right. The most common mistake is planting too deep. Here is how to find the right spot and get lavish blooms every year.
Start marigold, zinnia and cosmos on the windowsill from March so your summer flowers bloom earlier. Bright and not too warm, out only after the Ice Saints.
Dahlias, gladioli and lilies go into the ground only after the last frosts. How to set summer tubers right and stake them from the start.
Prairie perennials like coneflower and purple coneflower defy heat and drought. How to plant them poor, sunny and stake-free the right way.
How to plant tulips, daffodils and crocuses in autumn: twice as deep as tall, at the right time and protected from voles.
Dahlias and gladioli are not hardy. How to dig up the tubers in autumn, dry them properly, store them frost-free and divide them.
Dividing perennials rejuvenates them and propagates them for free. How to do it right: spring bloomers in autumn, autumn bloomers in spring, bare centre out.
