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Pruning certain shrubs in autumn removes next year's flower buds and stimulates tender growth vulnerable to winter...

Fall pruning mistakes with lilacs, forsythia, and azaleas

Pruning certain shrubs in autumn removes next year's flower buds and stimulates tender growth vulnerable to winter damage, harming spring blooms and...

2026-10-01
Home & Living: Monty Don has announced his departure from Gardeners' World, ending a 23-year tenure

Monty Don Leaves Gardeners' World After 23 Years

Monty Don has announced his departure from Gardeners' World, ending a 23-year tenure. The 71-year-old presenter will continue gardening at his...

2026-09-27
As hellebores begin active root growth in September, timely fall care including light tidying, feeding, and managing...

Hellebore Fall Care Tips for Winter Blooms

As hellebores begin active root growth in September, timely fall care including light tidying, feeding, and managing volunteers is essential for...

2026-09-24
Five essential fall gardening tasks for peonies, including cutting back foliage, dividing plants, and winter mulching, to...

September Peony Care Tasks for Next Year's Blooms

Five essential fall gardening tasks for peonies, including cutting back foliage, dividing plants, and winter mulching, to ensure healthy growth and

2026-09-18
Ecologist Nadine Mitschunas has won the Gardens of the Year 2026 'Best of the Best' competition with her Oxfordshire...

Nadine Mitschunas wins Gardens of the Year 2026 Best

Ecologist Nadine Mitschunas has won the Gardens of the Year 2026 'Best of the Best' competition with her Oxfordshire allotment, beating 20 finalists...

2026-09-17
Gardening Know How recommends seven drought-tolerant perennial plants that maintain vibrant color and structure through...

7 Drought-Tolerant Perennials for Early Fall Gardens

Gardening Know How recommends seven drought-tolerant perennial plants that maintain vibrant color and structure through early fall dry spells...

2026-09-08
A Gardening Know How article lists seven low-maintenance evergreen plants that provide year-round structure and color...

7 Low-Maintenance Evergreens That Thrive on Neglect

A Gardening Know How article lists seven low-maintenance evergreen plants that provide year-round structure and color with minimal care, advising...

2026-09-07
Gardening expert Teo Spengler advises against fall pruning for five specific perennials, arguing that leaving them...

Five Perennials to Leave Unpruned for Multi-Season Garden

Gardening expert Teo Spengler advises against fall pruning for five specific perennials, arguing that leaving them standing through winter provides

2026-09-06
A Philadelphia gardener shares the evolution of her 0.11-acre pollinator garden, detailing the native plants that thrive...

Philadelphia Gardener's 10-Year Pollinator Garden Journey

A Philadelphia gardener shares the evolution of her 0.11-acre pollinator garden, detailing the native plants that thrive in its challenging mix of...

2026-09-03
Home & Living: Gardening Know How advises sowing seven flower seeds in autumn

Seven fall-sown flower seeds for next year

Gardening Know How advises sowing seven flower seeds in autumn. This uses natural cold to create stronger plants and earlier blooms next year.

2026-08-31
Gardening Know How details five key strategies to create a safe and attractive feeding station for migrating hummingbirds...

Five Sweet Spot Secrets for Fall Hummingbird

Gardening Know How details five key strategies to create a safe and attractive feeding station for migrating hummingbirds this autumn, focusing on...

2026-08-30
A gardener in Washington shares a five-year success story with a 'Sparkling Burgundy' pineapple lily, detailing its care...

Pineapple Lily Thrives for Five Years in

A gardener in Washington shares a five-year success story with a 'Sparkling Burgundy' pineapple lily, detailing its care, growth, and resilience...

2026-08-29
Home & Living: Gardening Know How explains how to keep ferns green in August with watering, misting, shade, mulch and feeding

Keep Ferns Lush in August: 5 Simple Care Tips

Gardening Know How explains how to keep ferns green in August with watering, misting, shade, mulch and feeding. The guide also highlights expert Teo...

2026-08-26
Landscape designers recommend 10 resilient shrubs that thrive with minimal watering, offering year-round beauty and curb...

Top Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for Low-Maintenance Front Yards

Landscape designers recommend 10 resilient shrubs that thrive with minimal watering, offering year-round beauty and curb appeal. These...

2026-08-25
Home & Living: Attracting timid ground-dwelling birds to your yard can be achieved with a simple puddle bird bath

Puddle Bird Bath

Attracting timid ground-dwelling birds to your yard can be achieved with a simple puddle bird bath

2026-08-24
Home & Living: Removing rose suckers in August can lead to bigger and better rose blooms next year

Rose Suckers Removal

Removing rose suckers in August can lead to bigger and better rose blooms next year

2026-08-23
Home & Living: Azaleas and rhododendrons require proper watering in late summer for maximum blooms next year

Azaleas Need Water

Azaleas and rhododendrons require proper watering in late summer for maximum blooms next year

2026-08-22
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a 74-acre oasis in the heart of the city, featuring over 27,000 plants and an...

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a 74-acre oasis in the heart of the city, featuring over 27,000 plants and an impressive number of rarities. A...

2026-08-22
Stephen Jalland, a 57-year-old from March, Cambridgeshire, has been offering free garden clearances to those unable to...

Free Garden Clearances Bring Light and Hope to Struggling Homeowners

Stephen Jalland, a 57-year-old from March, Cambridgeshire, has been offering free garden clearances to those unable to maintain their outdoor spaces...

2026-08-16
As the UK faces its sixth heatwave of the year, gardeners are struggling to maintain their crops amidst drought and food...

Climate Crisis Threatens Homegrown Harvests

As the UK faces its sixth heatwave of the year, gardeners are struggling to maintain their crops amidst drought and food price inflation.

2026-08-16
Discover the top bird feeders for your garden, featuring a range of styles and designs to attract a variety of bird species

The Best Bird Feeders for Your Garden in 2026

Discover the top bird feeders for your garden, featuring a range of styles and designs to attract a variety of bird species. From recycled materials...

2026-08-16