From the smallest snowdrops to the tallest oaks, it all begins with a seed. Plants everywhere, of every shape and size, share a similar life cycle. They all grow, change and reproduce throughout ...

If you're stuck for activities to do with the kids this Easter, look no further, as growing sunflowers will make your garden look gorgeous.

Gardens are crucial for nature - they cover more space than all UK National Nature Reserves put together ... Plants already present will have the chance to grow and bloom. Clover seeds may already be ...

To grow an early crop, try sowing seeds in a length of old guttering from late September through to mid November. Drill drainage holes at regular intervals along the base. Fill to the top with ...

Brightly coloured, synthetic bath buffs and kitchen scrubbers are a familiar sight, but growing your own natural sponges will provide you with a supply of more planet-friendly alternatives. The origin ...

Wildflower meadows are one of the UK ... grow best in low quality soil, so do not use compost or any fertiliser as that will allow grasses to grow that out-compete the flowers. If your soil is rich ...