Gardening
Finally got your own allotment? Here’s everything you need to know, from unspoken rules to the best beginner veg
Becoming the perfect allotment neighbour with these reminders.
The five common gardening habits you should ditch if you want a healthier garden
Create a garden that will grow with you using these key tips.
October is a crucial gardening month for protecting wildlife and getting your garden ready for spring - here's why
Autumn is here, but there is still more to do in your garden.
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Put the mower away: the simple lawn change that could help wildlife thrive
14 humane ways to stop cats pooing in your garden (and 7 things you should NEVER use to deter kitties)
Going on vacation? Stop your garden from dying while you’re away, with these 8 easy steps to help your garden survive summer
Keep your garden happy and healthy while you're away, no matter the weather, with these expert tips
"I'm a toxicology expert: these are the poisonous plants and trees all gardeners and hikers should avoid this summer"
Make your garden a wildlife paradise with the 20 best summer plants for bees and butterflies
Make your garden a haven for butterflies, bees and hoverflies with our guide to the best summer plants for pollinators.
This popular garden feature can seriously raise the risk of local flooding. And many of us are 'sleepwalking' into disaster
Paved gardens raise the risk of flooding
What happens when a lord sets out to rewild the kingdom
He’s a rebel aristocrat on a mission to rebuild an entire kingdom – one where nature comes first. Fergus Collins meets the lord spearheading a nationwide rewilding revolution.
Nature’s way: how one woman found inspiration after her cancer diagnosis
Exploring the restorative and healing powers of spending time in nature
“I quit the New York catwalk to create my own regenerative garden paradise – here’s why”
Poppy Okotcha turned her back on the jet-setting lifestyle of a top model for a more down-to-earth way of life. Fergus Collins meets the regenerative gardener and author to find out why
Is it time we started growing and eating weeds? Why this social media star wants to change your mind about them
Jamie Walton (aka Nettles & Petals) has over 1m social media followers – and is on a mission to change our opinion of weeds.
The British strawberry that was served at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation banquet is at risk – here’s where to buy (and how to grow) your own
Strawberries are the taste of British summertime – and are surprisingly easy to grow yourself, too
What is a hosepipe ban – and can I still water my allotment during one?
As temperatures soar, many areas start to announce hosepipe bans. But what exactly are they – and are you allowed to water at all?
Create your own dog friendly garden: Expert tips from Monty Don, the RHS and Battersea for a beautiful outdoor space
Having a dog doesn't mean that you have to give up on your garden entirely – but you might have to get a little creative
5 simple ways to turn your garden into a nature haven (and cut your energy bills while you're at it)
Is this the garden of the future? Why Kew is opening a new ‘carbon garden’ this summer
The Carbon Garden will open at Kew Gardens in summer 2025, and will showcase draught-tolerant plants, an exposed coal seam and rain garden.
Britain's best walled gardens to visit
Countryfile Diaries and Escape to the Country presenter Jules Hudson has a passion for walled gardens – here he selects five of the most fascinating walled gardens from around the country.
How to make a garden pond: A step-by-step guide to creating a wildlife haven
A garden pond is one of the best ways you can help Britain’s wildlife. So why not create your own? It’s surprisingly easy, says Jules Howard
