That is a great question and it often comes up when sweet potatoes are discussed. Sweet potatoes are called yams because of a ...

A BBC1 Garden Rescue presenter has offered advice for UK households regarding their gardens this winter. Renowned garden ...

As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s easy to find yourself missing the time you spend outdoors.

The first winter I got brave with pruning, I “tidied up” a lilac on a sunny January afternoon. Come spring, the shrub was ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

Discover our selection of plants to never prune in December, including spring-flowering shrubs that won't bloom and trees ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

The weather has turned chilly and trees are losing their leaves and entering dormancy. Soon it will be winter, the safe time to prune oak and elm trees. “These trees should only be pruned during the ...

Although autumn is the best time to plant spring bulbs, if you missed that window you can still get them planted in December.

SHIELDING your plants from harsh frost this winter doesn’t require pricey equipment — and gardeners are turning to an 85p ...

The flight of the winter moths appeared right on schedule, as did the Thanksgiving cactus flowers. Lawns are still green, and ...