Flowers for a seaside garden. Armeria maritima - among garden plants native to our coastline, perhaps the best-known and loved is thrift - a perfect choice for carpeting a bank or edging a border with evergreen foliage and bright pink, red or white flowers from May to... More...

COST CUTTINGS. Before shelling out cash on brand new plants, taking some time to prepare and get some expert help can save you money. Also try taking cuttings from friends’ plants and if you buy seeds, don’t plant the whole... More...

Place the hanging basket ona bucket or large container. Line with moist sphagnum moss, coir, or other hanging basket liner. Add some soil-less or multi-purpose compost; hanging basket compost is available which includes slow-release fertiliser and water-retaining... More...

It’s time to think about the new season’s plantings, so James Henry offers some ideas for eye-popping displays. Whether your garden is traditional, with borders, or a modern, lower maintenance design with most of your plants in containers, you can always boost your... More...

The Californian poppy, Eschcholzia californica, is one of the most dazzling summer annuals. In a warm year, flowering throughout summer, the satiny flowers and delicately fringed foliage form a compact growth structure (15x12cms/12x6in) excellent... More...