WE may well be seeing lower slug and snail numbers this summer thanks to colder weather in winter and the recent dry spells.

Peppa, with her boundless curiosity, love of play, and unapologetically bold and fearless personality, fits right into the ...

A strong comeback is on the horizon for chrysanthemums, believes Julian. "They come in bold colours and their retro aesthetic ...

Other popular flowers that are 'easy' to plant and bloom throughout the summer months are Erigeron, Abutilons, Campanulas, ...

Companion planting, a gardening technique where different crops are grown together to aid each other's growth, has been a ...

• Bat guano (bat droppings) has long been valued as a powerful natural fertiliser. Rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, it boosts leaf growth and strengthens plants. Favoured by Victorian ...