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An urban forest garden, designed to help combat climate change through monitoring tree health with the use of AI. Trees in gardens offer many benefits, and in urban spaces can improve air quality, ...
Join the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team for our first reader event at Ridgeview Wine Estate, where you’ll have access to areas of the estate and experiences not usually open to the public. Guided ...
In the UK, it's an easy shrub to grow in shady borders, where it complements other acid-loving plants like skimmia and euonymus. Many varieties are evergreen, which means it looks good year round, ...
Whereas a multi-tool system refers to a set of tools made up of one pole with interchangeable heads, a cordless tool system comprises a series of individual tools within a range, such as lawn mowers ...
The best way to compost is to use a mix of ingredients in your bin or heap. Combine soft, leafy material, grass clippings and kitchen peelings (green waste) with chopped up woody matter, cardboard and ...
Planting up a flower bed can seem a bit daunting to begin with. Initially, it’s important to consider factors such as the size of your bed, how much sun it gets, the quality of your soil and what kind ...
House plants in the office can help to reduce stress levels, increase concentration and therefore productivity, and generally make the office a nicer environment to work in. The types of house plant ...
Goji berries (Lycium barbarum) are a popular ‘superfood’ to eat fresh or dried. Native to China, they're packed with vitamins and antioxidants and have been used in Chinese medicine for over a ...
The traditional lawn is becoming less favourable now that droughts are more common as the effects of climate change intensify. On drought-prone, free-draining soil, lawn grass turns brown when under ...
Are you looking for ways to give your garden a makeover without a complete redesign? Garden projects can be expensive but there are many small ways you can add impact to your space or give areas a new ...
Creating beautiful planting schemes for your border is simple if you follow some key rules. The main tip is to choose plants that are suited to the conditions in your garden. If you want a spectacular ...
Terrariums are an attractive way to display house plants and bring more greenery into your home. They're a great way to experiment with plants and a fun creative project if you love indoor gardening.