The crisp nights and cool days of autumn provide the perfect conditions for planting trees. Discover which trees to plant in ...

This all depends on how you want to use these plants. If you want to use standalone trees to block out your neighbours, most experts would suggest either the Italian cypress or privet trees. However, ...

I did it once, and discovered little use for it that couldn’t be supplanted by a bunch of other more delightful plants, and it grows and spreads incredibly fast. Grow lemon verbena or lemongrass ...

From fast-growing privacy trees to fast-growing hedges and even fast-growing climbing plants, there are so many different ...

Once tulips and daffodils flower in the spring, you can cut off the faded bloom but leave the foliage to turn yellow so it ...

They grow fast and flower profusely ... Although less invasive in dry climates, mimosas can compete with native trees and shrubs. A confessed DIY junkie, Jennifer Noonan writes about home ...

If you’re hoping to catch the blazing colours of autumn, your best bet is to head to your nearest arboretum. I was lucky ...

The right tools, timing, and procedure for late summer pruning can result in healthier, shapelier plants that produce more ...

photosynthesis by planting more trees so that we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and slow down ...

An invasive, non-native plant species has grown root and spread, posing a threat to manicured yards and even home foundations ...

If it’s a larger tree and is planted in a place where it might be exposed to strong winds, it’s a good idea to stake the tree. Typically, we use two to three stakes driven into the ground a couple of ...

Native trees and shrubs are more likely to provide food and shelter for UK wildlife because they’ve evolved alongside them for thousands of years. If you’re thinking about growing a native species, ...