Ask the Gardener offers tips on lighting, the proper soil mix, and watering to ensure your plants get off to their early and ...

Have you put much thought into your garden yet this year? Now is a great time to take a soil sample, consider plant placement within the garden, and to get started planting some of the cool season ...

Flowers make you happy. And picking flowers from your own garden is a special joy. To help make this more achievable, even in ...

Dates are a wonderful fruit that's both nutritious and delicious. These sweet treats are easy to grow, and mature in clusters ...

Full Sunlight: Lemon trees require full sunlight to thrive. Ensure that your balcony gets at least 8-10 hours of direct sunlight each day. If your balcony is shaded, you may want to move the plant to ...

Oregano prefers well-drained soil to avoid root rot and other diseases caused by excess moisture. Before planting, amend your garden bed with organic matter or compost to enhance drainage. If planting ...

In most areas, radicchio should be planted in late summer for a fall or early winter harvest before heavy frosts occur.

How to plant watermelon? Check this article for a step-by-step guide, from selecting the right seeds to proper watering ...

Growing sweetcorn in your garden or allotment is easy to do in the UK. Discover our trialled-and-tasted sweetcorn varieties and tips for how to grow them 3 February 2025 How to grow broad beans and ...