When weeds do appear, remove them before they flower. Deep-rooted weeds can be pulled using a stick weeder or a pointed, ...

“Look, don’t touch” is the motto at Alnwick’s poison garden in Northumberland, unless you’re a professional poisonous-plant ...

Sometimes to get your early spring garden ready, you need to start in the fall. A little work now will ensure bright, ...

Cold can kill dahlias left in the ground, so digging up the tubers and storing them for winter can ensure you'll have a ...

AUTUMN has officially arrived; the leaves are falling off the trees, there’s a cold snap in the air, and everything is dying ...

Squirrels don't eat daffodil bulbs because they contain lycorine and other alkaloids which are unpleasant and harmful to ...

Did you know that your precious flowering bulbs are in high demand from squirrels—but not for the beauty of their spring blooms? Spring-flowering bulbs like tulips, lilies and crocus planted in the ...

If you're passionate about gardening, you'll understand that creating a beautiful outdoor space requires a lot of time and dedication. That's why it's incredibly frustrating when you peer outside to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a dear friend who, every time I see her, insists on greeting me with a kiss on the lips. When I attempt to turn the other cheek (pun intended), she firmly redirects me back ...

Spring bulbs have arrived in garden centres. Daffodils, tulips, crocus, and allium are among the most common. Spring bulbs must to be planted in the fall to allow them to set a few roots before the ...