In this post, we’ll explore what makes a plant drought-tolerant, why that feature is becoming more important, and plants we recommend you consider.

Read our handy guide to the best trees for small gardens for information on what makes a tree suitable for smaller spaces, as well as some of our favourite varieties.

The Scoville scale comes in handy when measuring chilli heat. Here, we’ll be explaining the now-famous measure of spiciness, as well as its origins.

In this guide, we’ll be showing you how to grow and harvest your own delicious beetroots, including tips on how to sow, store and use your beetroot glut.

In this guide, we’ll be giving you some peony planting tips as well as walking you through how to care for it in the months and years to come.

In this post, we’ll be showing you everything from the kinds of berries you can expect when foraging, where to find them, the equipment you’ll need and much, much more.

Learn how to espalier train an apple tree for your garden for a beautiful, productive and unusual plant form.

In this guide, we’ll be walking you through everything you need to grow bamboo, ranging from variety choice through to long-term aftercare.

With hundreds of oak species out there and an immensely rich history, we thought it would be worthwhile investigating some facts about these mighty trees.

In this article, we’ll be detailing how you can tell the different species of oak tree apart, including both native and non-native species.

In this post, we’ll be doing an arboreal deep dive on the best container trees for various situations, branching out (pun intended) every which way.

In this post, we’ll be looking at pillar (cordon) fruit trees in more detail, including their benefits, training tips and maintenance instructions.

In this post, we’ll be exploring all things sakura (cherry blossom), including its history, cultural significance and the celebrations observed in its honour.

In this post, we’ll be looking at ground-planting clematises, how to plant a clematis in a pot, as well as any initial training requirements, post-planting.

In this post we’ll be explaining how to identify a willow tree whilst you’re out and about, as well as how to distinguish between willow species.

In this post, we’ll be unpacking how to care for jasmines, including their pruning and feeding requirements, potted jasmine needs and much, much more.

In this post, we’ll be talking about all things heuchera propagation, including growing plants from seed, cuttings and plants.

In this post, we'll explain why you can't grow Pink Lady apples here in the UK, as well as exploring viable alternatives worth considering for your garden.

In this post, we'll be delving into all things clematis pruning, including how to prune as well as the various clematis pruning groups.

In this post, we’ll be exploring how to make cider, including the best apples to use, the benefits of going homemade and the process itself.

In this post, we’ll be delving into the nutrition of the humble fig, unearthing its health benefits and asking whether you can have too much of a good thing?

This is a guide for when it comes to the long-term aftercare of your fig tree - whether you’re growing your fig tree in the ground or a pot.

In this post, we’ll be looking at various tree gift ideas, including why trees make such good gifts, as well as the ideal trees for different events.

We’ve put together this guide to small garden design to help you create your very own little patch of paradise, including principles and planting ideas.

In this post, we’ll be exploring what a bog garden is, how to repurpose your garden into one and the kinds of plants that work well in a bog garden.

In this post, we’ll be unearthing what makes a good raised bed and exploring various planting ideas, including the plants that grow well in them.

In this post, we’ll look at how the Romans changed Britain’s horticultural landscape, so pour a large glass of vinum and scratch that historical itch.

In this blog post, we’ll be exploring sensory gardens in comprehensive detail, including their benefits and the kinds of plants you may want to use.

In this post, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best winter plants to add colour, structure and interest throughout the bleak winter months.

Few countries have imparted such influence on horticulture as Japan, and in this guide, we'll show you to how to create your very own Japanese-style garden!

Inquisitive and peckish, it’s not unheard of for deer to wreak havoc on gardens. It’s worth knowing, therefore, exactly how to deter them.

If you want to keep your gooseberry bush in tip-top shape, and as productive as possible, then you’ll need to prune it every now and then.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through some of our favourite ivy plants for a range of different wants and needs.

In this post, we’ll be exploring the various lemon health benefits, as well as whether there are any differences between homegrown and store-bought lemons.

In this post, we’ll be exploring everything Nashi pear-related, including its history, flavour, some of the varieties we like most, and much, much more.

Apple trees are among the most popular to grow, and in this blog post, we’ll be squeezing (well, pressing) every last drop from all things apple juice.

Want to grow a piece of history? Heritage fruit trees are those that were first cultivated centuries ago, and these are nine of our very favourite!

The flamingo willow tree has taken gardens by storm over the past few years, and it’s not hard to see why...

The trend of forest gardening is one we can get behind here at Roots, and in this post, we’ll be diving into what this style of gardening involves.

In this blog post we’re going to be detailing how to identify peach tree leaf curl as well as what to do about it if your tree gets infected.

We wanted to break down how healthy plums are, including calories, macronutrient profiles and the differences between fresh and dried plums.

We’ve put together this complete guide on growing gooseberries so that you can experience the brilliance of a homegrown gooseberry for yourself!

Like all fruit trees, pear trees aren't immune to the odd issue. In this guide, we’ll be exploring the different problems known to affect them.

Learn how to train your fruit tree with our extensive guide covering cordons, espalier, fan training and other forms!

The process of ripening pears is a bit different to other fruits, so in this guide we’ll walk you through how to properly ripen your pears.

We asked our apple tree growers for their advice (after all, they should know) and here’s what they told us about the best apple varieties for every need, want and situation.

In this guide, we’ll break down some of the best-performing honeysuckles varieties, including the best overall and the most fragrant.

In this article, we’ll be exploring the nutritional composition of cherries and unpacking just how healthy they are. Spoilers: they're good for you!

If you want to turbocharge your smoothies this year, read on and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about growing kiwi plants!

In this article, we’ll walk you through what you need to know about keeping your raspberry canes trimmed, including both how and when to prune.

Even the most hale and hearty of plants experience problems from time to time, and plum trees are no exception. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the most common issues experienced by plum trees.

How healthy are apricots? In this article, we’ll dive into all the details of this delectable drupe (stone fruit), including its major health benefits.

In this guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about fan training, including what fan trees are, how to grow one and much, much more.

Roots chef, Jess Rose Young, recently whipped up some delicious recipes featuring fruit you can grow at home, including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and figs!

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about these family fruit trees, from how they’re grown through to general planting and care tips.

From the fabulously fragrant to tough-as-nails, nuclear-proof (probably) hardy varieties, there’s a jasmine plant out there for everyone, and we’re here to help you choose!

Growing your own strawberries makes them taste all the sweeter, and in this guide, we’ve put together the best varieties to grow for a range of wants and needs. Our mouths are already watering…

Discover how to identify rowans by their leaves and other features, which rowans have the best leaves and how to keep them healthy.

There are so many great raspberries to choose from, fruiting in summer or autumn, and even some that you can grow in pots. Here are our recommendations.

Living in a concrete jungle and yearning for more trees? You’re not alone. 80% of the UK’s population live in cities, and we’re feeling increasingly tree-deprived.

We thought it was time to show our native species some love, and put the ten most common trees in the UK (in no particular order) in the spotlight for once!

Our growers have got everything you need to know to help pick out the perfect clematis for your garden. Just read on to find out!

With so many different varieties, how do you choose the best blueberry plant for your garden? We asked our growers and here’s what they said.

With a plant as good as honeysuckle, you want to get the planting right, so that’s exactly what this guide is all about!

It’s important to get pear pruning right, so with help from our growers, we’ve put together this comprehensive step-by-step guide to help you out!

Apple trees are the best fruit for growing as cordon - here, we'll show you all you need to know about growing, training and caring for your cordon apple.

Deadheading means removing dead flower heads from your plants as they fade. There are several good reasons to do this, which this article will discuss!

Introducing out seasonal British flower calendar! Your one-stop guide to which plants bloom in each month.

Succession planting is the art of getting one crop to follow another, making your plot work for you all year round - here's how you do it!

We know from your reviews and messages that recycling and reuse is important to our customers, so together with the growers, we’ve produced this guide to reducing plant packaging waste at home.

Generally speaking, lavender plants are tougher than old leather boots, but they're not completely immune to problems. Here's what to look out for.

In this comprehensive guide, we show you how to get your lovely new pear tree off to the best possible start, keep it in top condition and harvest your well-earned crops!

Plum trees are incredibly popular in the UK, and it's not hard to see why! In this comprehensive guide, we walk you through exactly how to grow one.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to successfully grow your very own lemon tree, even in British weather conditions!

Blackberries are one of the hardiest fruits you can grow, and many of our growers’ varieties are even thornless. Follow this grow guide and you’ll be laughing!

Growing a peach tree isn't as straightforward as growing an apple tree, granted, but with care, you can enjoy a freshly-picked peach wherever you live!

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the whys and hows of wisteria pruning, so grab your shears and secateurs, lather on the factor 50, and let’s get to it.

When it comes to training your wisteria, with just a bit of care and attention, you can ensure your plant's health and longevity, and help it to grow the way you want it to for many, many years. So, without further ado…

Honeysuckle is one of the most fragrant flowering climbers you can grow: a real summer essential! It’s a pretty easy-going plant which is easy to care for, but one thing you shouldn’t miss out on is pruning it. Here’s how to prune yours like a pro.

Rowan trees are generally very easy going, hardy trees which present very few problems. But occasionally, even the toughest trees can go wrong. Read on to find out about problems that can affect your rowan tree, how to detect them and how to fix them – or even better, avoid them altogether.

Currants are some of the easiest fruit plants you can grow! Read on for all you need to know about growing blackcurrants, redcurrants and whitecurrants.

We’ve created this comprehensive guide to walk you through the most important aspects of raspberry plant care, to help give you the best possible chance of a bumper crop!

We love hosta foliage as much as any gardener, but we think it’s about time their underrated flowers came out of the shade (not literally, they love that stuff) and got some of the attention they deserve, too. Here’s what you need to know about hosta flowers!

It’s difficult to imagine life without the tomato, but it wasn’t always a much-loved staple ingredient. In fact, until fairly recently it was either admired as a pretty ornamental plant or shunned as a deadly poison. Here’s where it all started…

Lavender is a classically English perennial, famed for its dreamy blue-purple colouring and evocative herbal scent. Here’s what we know about types of lavender plants, and which of them you should choose for your garden.

A new cherry tree? What an excellent decision! Now all you need is a bunch of top tips from our expert growers and you’re sorted. Here’s everything you need to know…

We’ve put together a comprehensive guide on prairie planting so that you can bring a little bit of the Midwest to your very own back garden!

If you’re adding some new lavenders to your garden this year, help them grow into their best selves with this complete lavender grow guide.

In this guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about pruning lavender, so that you can keep your plant happy, healthy and looking good, year after year.

If you’re just starting out with your first hosta, there are a few things you’ll need to know in terms of plant care to get the best from your lovely new addition.

If you’re pressed for time, want to save money, you’ve got gaps in your borders or just love an informal garden style, self seeding plants could be the answer.

You can say with confidence that we love our grapes - but are they good for us? And what’s the healthiest way to consume them? In this post, we have a look at the nutrition facts, as well as some health claims and myths.

Take a look at our guide to slug resistant plants. These are the plants that slugs don’t like to eat - or better still, those that actively work to keep the slimy menace away.

Vegetable plant spacing is your secret weapon for better crops, letting each one get enough light, water, air and nutrients to reach its full potential.

There’s an evergreen climber out there for everyone! With that in mind, we’ve put together our top 5 evergreen climbers for all your various needs and desires.

We can all agree that blueberries are a healthy food, but is it better to grow your own? Are there any nutritional differences?

Like any popular food, tomatoes have been the subject of some pretty wild rumours but we can all agree that they're a delicious part of a healthy diet. Can’t we?

Sure is. Tomatoes develop from flowers on the plant and contain seeds, so botanically they are fruit. And yet…

How quickly do climbing plants actually grow? I asked our grower for her recommendations - and for some hard and fast numbers.

Forget supermarket varieties and join the rare apple boom by discovering long forgotten gems that you can grow at home.

When it comes to so-called superfoods, there are few that can compete with the mighty goji berry. But can you grow goji berries here in the UK?

When you choose a tree with beautifully coloured or textured bark, you’ll have a garden with true four season appeal. Which one will you choose?

Tight on space? Follow our grower's tips for successful apple trees in pots - from picking the right variety to feeding and pruning.

Discover the basics of apple pollination, how it affects your choice of tree (spoiler: not as much as you’d think) and how to make it work to your advantage.

What’s so special about the berries of the rowan tree? Clever marketing? Addictive compounds? And if a rowan berry is so good, can we try it too?

Thanks to new hardier varieties specially bred to thrive in the UK climate, you can now grow your own sweet potatoes. Here's how.

All you need to grow lots of hot chillies from seeds or plants, through nurturing and harvesting, before inviting your mates round for a game of chilli roulette.

We teamed up with chef Jess Rose Young to come up with some amazing recipes, all using fresh vegetables that you can grow at home.

Heritage vegetables are the old fashioned, flavour-packed varieties that filled our fruit bowls before supermarkets insisted everything had to be the same shape, size and colour.

Fresh herbs don’t last long once they’re harvested, so drying is an easy and effective way to preserve them.

Grafted vegetable plants are growing in popularity with UK gardeners. But what are they, and is it worth buying them?

Thought Brussels sprouts were boring? Not here. Watch as Jess turns them into a warming fried rice wonder, the perfect antidote to yet another turkey sandwich.

Potatoes are one of the easiest vegetable crops to grow. You don’t even need a garden - they can be grown successfully in pots, sacks or even a dustbin!

To keep your garden pond clean and the plants healthy (as well as looking amazing), you need to do a little weeding and pruning once a year. Here's how.

Are your bare root plants a little light on the er - roots? We asked our top tree grower to explain all.

We asked Jess Rose Young, head chef at Genco London, to share some of her original apple recipes to showcase her favourite British apple varieties.

Decorating with plants in winter is fun, cheap, environmentally friendly and a tradition going back to pre-Christmas times. Here's how to get started.

Whichever side of the hot tub fence you’re on, privacy is a must. Here are the plants that can help.

With a little help from our growers, I’ve put together some winter hanging basket ideas to brighten your garden all through the colder, gloomier months.

If you live on the coast, gardening can present some challenges including salt air, poor quality soil and cold sea winds. Here's how to succeed.

If you’ve ever seen upended terracotta pots in an allotment, chances are that it was forced rhubarb. Here's how it works.

Rupert’s favourite season is autumn and it’s not hard to see why, as his garden is home to the most spectacular autumn tree colour we’ve ever seen.

Your balcony garden can be a relaxing space to unwind, entertain guests, welcome wildlife and source fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs - the sky's the limit!

Give your apple trees a boost with a yearly prune. We asked our experts for their advice on how best to do this with every type of apple tree.

Everyone loves a bargain, and we gardeners are more canny than most. So what’s the best way of getting more plants without shelling out a fortune?

When cherry blossoms bloom, you really know spring has arrived. Discover the origins of the hanami festival and how you can get involved in the UK.

Planting trees in the dormant season is generally best, though not without its challenges, including frozen ground. Here's how to tackle them.

If you want to prune, it can help to maximise your fig crop, reduce the size of your tree or just keep it nicely shaped. Here’s how.

With a bit of creativity and this handy rental garden guide, there are lots of ways to get your dream garden, even if it’s not attached to your dream house…

Pruning is well worth the effort, making your hedge stronger, healthier and easier to manage. I asked our growers for their hedge cutting tips.

We asked our growers to share their knowledge and distilled it into this easy hedgerow planting guide. Follow these steps and you can’t go wrong!

GROWE is a thriving community garden next to the Rochdale Canal in Manchester, with its own organic fruit orchard - what better way to celebrate apple season?

I surveyed everyone at Roots HQ to find out which gardening terms used to mystify them (and still do if we’re honest), then asked our growers to explain.

We asked our growers for their recommendations - pick any of these and you’ll be laughing. While plucking fresh grapes straight from the vine.

Yellow leaves on your new tree? It’s perfectly natural, but why does it happen? We asked our tree grower Josh to explain why it sometimes looks as if autumn has come early.

Need to prune your cherry tree? Here are tips straight from the growers to keep your fruiting and flowering cherries healthy.

Grapevines can live for decades or even longer, so it’s important to give them a good start and prune them correctly throughout each stage of their lives. Here's how.

Filling the freezer with ten batches of homemade apple sauce is all very well, but who has the time and space to do that? Here are some better ideas.

This deceptively tough little plant will bring scent, colour and structure to your garden for months on end - we think it’s a border essential and here’s why.

Fig trees are surprisingly well suited to growing in the UK, perfect for pots and have attractive, scented foliage - not to mention the sweet, soft fruits.

February is all about preparation, and making sure you have everything in place to give your plants the best possible start.

This handy vegetable planting guide by month will walk you through when to plant vegetables, when to harvest them and what to do when you can’t do either.

A woodland garden creates the natural beauty of a glade with dappled light filtering through to ferns, foliage and flowers on a variety of levels.

The weather may be getting cooler and the nights drawing in, but there's still plenty to keep us busy in the garden - it's also the perfect time to get your winter veg planted.

Learn everything you need to know about mulching, what it can do for your plants and how to get started.

Find out the best time to prune your climber and how, and you’ll be rewarded with better flowers, fewer problems with diseases and well shaped plants.

Every climbing plant needs support - a wall, fence, trellis or pergola - but they all climb in different ways, so which is the best method for training each type?

We’re in Wigan with prizewinning dahlia grower Jenny Winnard. Dahlias are spectacular flowers, with colours, shapes and sizes in more varieties than we can count.

You want to plant your new climbers so it hits the heights ASAP. Luckily we have a direct line to Mollie, one of the UK’s finest growers, to show you how.

Find out when to plant your trees, shrubs, perennials and climbers for the best results - and the best deals.

To get your new arrivals off to the very best start, here’s what to expect and what to do as soon as that box of dreams lands on your doorstep.

Our fruit expert John recommends blueberries as the best fruit to grow in pots - as long as you give them acidic soil and lots of sun, you really can’t fail.

We asked our soft fruit growers their top tips for growing raspberries and how to guarantee a successful crop right from the start.

Kitchen gardens use the available space to its best advantage and provide all the veg you need all year round. Here’s how to get started.

Get your wildlife pond design right and it can be the most important thing you will ever do for the natural environment. Here's how.

Having clear water is key to maintaining a healthy pond, but what’s the best way to keep pond water clear without chemicals and get rid of algae naturally?

Watch and learn how to plant up a pond with minimal fuss for maximum impact, bountiful wildlife and clear waters.

Choose the right plants for a well balanced pond, with some insider tips and our pick of the plants to get your pond buzzing with life in no time!

Jon and Caroline ditched their boring lawn to create a pond big enough to swim in.

Comfrey plants are a must-have for organic gardeners. From making comfrey fertiliser tea, to suppressing weeds, there are many ways to use it in the garden.

From the traditional formal rose garden to more contemporary style plantings, roses have a place in every kind of planting scheme.

Our specialist growers talk you through the types of roses and recommend the best for every part of your garden.

We asked our growers which are the common rose plant diseases and pests to be aware of, the signs to look out for, and the best ways to deal with them.

Everything you need to know about pruning roses - the single most important thing you can do to make your roses healthier, stronger and more productive.

Here’s everything you need to know to get your rose off to the best start - with expert tips for planting and caring for them from our specialist grower, Jack.

In early summer, you may notice premature fruits dropping from your fruit tree. But it doesn't necessarily mean a great harvest (and crumble) is lost.

Newby Hall in Yorkshire has perhaps the longest perennial border in the UK - packed with inspiration for our gardens.

If you get your new plant and it’s not what you expected, what can you do?

This month everything’s coming up roses, and where better to see them than in Regent’s Park? We took a tour with park manager and resident expert Pawel.

Our specialists in Worcestershire grow the largest range of climbers in the UK and they’ve chosen the best options for all your vertical growing needs.

Hardy, long lasting and great for wildlife, a hedge can also give you privacy from your neighbours, reduce pollution and is much more windproof than a fence.

All you need to know about growing fruit trees in pots - which tree, which pot, soil, watering, pruning, feeding and more.

If you could only choose one variety of strawberry, which would you pick? We asked the experts - and here are the best fruiting plants.

An urban garden presents its own challenges in terms of limited space and growing conditions. But where some see problems, we see a golden opportunity!

Bandstand Beds on Clapham Common has grown from a patch of derelict ground to a vibrant community garden where anyone is welcome to grow their own produce.

Find the right bamboo for your garden - for features, pots or screening - and ensure it never takes over.

Too much veg is a nice problem to have, but if you don’t want to waste even one carefully-nurtured kale leaf, here's the guide you need.

Formal garden design is all about balance, symmetry, straight lines and geometric shapes. It can be as minimal as a pair of topiary trees by the front door or a geometrically shaped flower bed.

Less is more! Contemporary garden design should be calming and clutter free - the ideal retreat from the stresses of your day.

Durham University’s Botanic Garden - where natural environments are key and there’s a blossoming Japanese connection!

Follow our growers’ bamboo care tips and your bamboo will go from strength to strength, giving you a naturally beautiful garden feature for many years.

If you love your garden, love animals and want to help make the world a better place, create a wildlife garden. Here are our top tips and planting ideas.

If you love the natural look and enjoy sharing your space with wildlife, a woodland garden is the planting scheme you need.

The perfect way to bring countryside charm to even the most urban spaces. Choose plants which will grow to different heights and don’t be afraid to mix it up.

Just starting out? Our growers have picked the easiest vegetables to grow for any size of plot. Harvest big with the smallest of effort.

Growing vegetables in pots is great for those without space for a veg patch (or even a garden) and here's how to get started.

Can too much fruit be bad? Professional fruit growers swear by thinning apples & other species, reducing the crop to produce bigger, better quality fruit.

The thirty acres of Greenway Garden (Agatha Christie's Devon holiday retreat) are home to some of the earliest and best spring flowers in the UK.

Soft fruit plants are easy to grow, but to reach their full potential and produce a great crop year after year, you’ll need to do a little pruning. Here's how.

Give your plants the very best start in life (and get more fruit!) with our experts’ guide to planting fruit bushes for bare root and potted plants.

Anglesey Abbey is one of our favourite places for a walk on a cold, bright February day, thanks to its spectacular winter garden full of scent, colour and texture.

Supermarket fruit looks good, but why are we so often disappointed when we eat it? Get the facts and our growers’ recommendations for the best fruits you won’t find within 100m of shrinkwrap…

Plant trees and flowers that benefit winter wildlife - nectar for early bees; fruit, seeds and shelter for birds; nuts for small mammals.

To help you choose the best acer for your space, we had a chat with top tree grower John; these are his recommendations.

We asked our hawthorn grower which varieties are the best for small spaces, blossom and more, while picking up some expert tips on how to get the most from them.

Nut trees are surprisingly easy to grow and will produce a delicious crop successfully in a garden - or even in some cases in a pot or as a hedge.

Where better to get inspiration for our January planting than the UK’s largest winter garden?

A little careful preparation now will help you make sure you get the most from your space and grow the most successful plants all year round.

With apricots now bred to grow in the UK, here are the best choices for each type of garden - or none at all!

We asked our growers which peach varieties are the best for small spaces, colder areas and more, then got some insider tips on how to get the best from them.

Rowan trees are easy to grow, naturally compact and hardy throughout the coldest winters. Our growers recommend the best for each situation.

We show you how to identify and deal with the most common fruit tree pests and diseases yourself - or avoid them in the first place.

We asked our growers to pick their best Birch tree choices for bark, autumn colour, small gardens and more - they also shared some useful insider tips on how to look after them.

Widely grown in Mediterranean countries, fig trees are surprisingly well suited to the UK. Here are the best varieties.

Discover the best cherry trees by eating vs cooking, size, harvest time and pollination.

We asked our growers which Willow they’d recommend for each situation, the optimum conditions for a Willow tree, and how to care for them.

Our expert growers share their favourite crabapple varieties for blossom, fruit, autumn colour and more, and give us some useful hints on how to get the best from them.

We asked our growers which pear varieties are the best for small spaces, colder areas and more, then got some insider tips on how to get the most from them.

Stepover apples are apple trees on a miniature rootstock that have been trained into a very low, straight-edged form. How do you train them and is it worth it?

We’ve compiled a list of our favourite flowering hedge plants for every situation, including the best evergreens, fast growing varieties and more.

If you want your apricot tree to be healthier, more productive, better shaped and more pest and disease proof, you’ll need to crack out the pruners. Here's all you need to know.

Even the most resilient apple trees can sometimes be affected by disease and if they do, it’s vital to recognise the symptoms so you can act quickly.

Acers are really easy to look after. Just follow our growers’ tips and they’ll thrive in any spot, providing you with dazzling colour for many years.

If you need a hedge and you need it yesterday, take a look at the UK’s fastest growing hedging plants. These speedy shrubs can grow by up to a metre per year.

All you need to know about growing apple trees - planting times, soil types, spacing and propagating.

Discover the oldest trees that you can still grow in your garden today - because who doesn’t love a piece of living history?

John and Josh grow all of our trees, with over a hundred years of experience in the family. So if you’re looking for the best fruit tree for your garden, who better to ask?

While technically edible, crabapples are best not eaten raw. Here are some crabapple recipes and why they're great for wildlife.

By crossing fruits, growers can improve the taste and size of berries as well as breeding varieties that are thornless, more compact, more disease resistant or yield more fruit.

Survived the dinosaurs AND an atomic bomb? We did a deep dive into Ginkgo's fascinating prehistoric world to get some answers.

We checked out the best mint plants to grow and their perfect food and drink pairings, then got a few insider tips from our herb experts on how to grow them.

Brighten your borders year-round with the longest flowering perennials, late bloomers and tips for maximising your flowers.

Kick start your orchard with our guide to the easiest fruit trees to grow. Low maintenance, hardy and disease resistant!

A month after the tragedy, some workers who had the depressing task of clearing Ground Zero found that something was left alive in the wreckage - a Callery Pear tree.

Climbing plants are a great way to maximise your garden space by growing upwards - but what if you don’t have much space to start with? Is growing climbers in pots a good option?

Check out our five favourite fruiting climbers - all of them are perfect for a greenhouse or conservatory, and some of them can be grown outdoors on a pergola, trellis or wall.

Here’s how to give yours the best start in life and maximise your wineberry harvest year after year.

Feel the crisp autumn air against your skin and practise the ancient art of forest bathing, taking in the myriad colours that autumn affords.

Acers are compact, low maintenance trees which generally need very little pruning. When they do need a trim, however, there are a few things you need to know in order to keep your tree healthy and looking good.

What's the connection between figs and the Sistine chapel? Check out our ten amazing fig-based facts.

Learn how to get your agapanthus flowering at its best, grow in pots, survive the winter and produce more plants through dividing.

Whether you’re updating your garden, balcony or patio, Mediterranean plants are a breath of fresh air, with an emphasis on low maintenance plants and relaxed outdoor living.

From koala food to florists’ supplies, this versatile plant has much more to offer than just stunning good looks.

Bumper harvest? Here are our top plum storing tips: freezing, drying, preserving and the best recipes.

Lavender is an essential for cosy cottage garden borders and a classic partner for roses, but this versatile plant has a place in contemporary garden styles too.

Excellent for cutting and an absolute magnet for pollinators, we think Achilleas deserve a place in any garden.

How to choose the right Wisteria plant for your wall, pergola or fence.

Discover which fruiting plants will thrive in the shadier areas of your garden - from raspberries to gooseberries and even cherries!

Five easy steps to building a mini wildlife pond in a container.

Climbing plants are the best way to cover an unsightly wall, add colour or fragrance as well as softening noise from neighbouring properties and attracting pollinators.

10 reasons to grow your own Aquilegia plants Aquilegias - or Columbines - are a must-have for cottage gardens. But did you know that the...

If you love filling your home with cut flowers but you're less keen on the expense and the environmental impact, why not try growing your own?

All you need to get growing - positioning, soil types, companion planting and crop rotation explained.

If frost is forecast, you’ll need to protect your more delicate plants, such as half-hardy annuals and winter salad plants.

The Judas Tree is one of the most beautiful flowering trees there is, so how come it’s got such a morbid backstory?

Find out which British native trees are the best for birds, bees, insects and mammals in your garden.

Rowan trees are one of those wonderful species that look beautiful all year round, heralding the change of each season with their spring blossom, summer foliage, autumn colour and winter berries.

Use these four steps to help you choose the perfect cherry blossom for your outside space!

Discover the best fruit trees for growing in pots & containers. These trees are great for small spaces, patios or even grown indoors.

These 5 ornamental trees are superbly striking and suitable for any garden.

Here are 5 things you need to consider before buying a plum tree for your garden.

These trees are guaranteed to be striking no matter the season!

Discover 10 unusual soft fruit plants and bushes that are ideal for the UK climate!

Learn how to Cordon Train a Victoria Plum Tree with our step by step how-to guide.

Camellias have a reputation for being fussy and difficult to grow, but we think they're well worth the effort.

Here we break down the 6 fragrances of Roses.

The complete guide to growing and caring for your Wisteria Plants, it's everything you need to know.

July is the month when most gardens are looking their best, but don't sit back just yet!

When you choose a fruit tree, you’ll often have a choice of rootstocks, but what does rootstock mean?

Some trees can take years to get established...but not these.

A master's guide prepared by the foremost tree grower in the country, with over a million trees planted to date.

In this guide, our experts share some pointers on choosing the perfect tree for your garden.

The temperature might be plummeting, but don’t hang up your spade just yet! There are lots of garden jobs to be getting on with in winter - and they don’t all involve raking leaves.

Making small changes in our gardens can have huge, positive effects on the ecosystem.

Short of space? Container gardening is the way forward. Get indoor and outdoor herb garden ideas here.

Find out why bare root trees are the grower's choice, what makes them special and when to plant them.

Growing vegetables all year round is a brilliant way to get the most from your garden. We know that if you’ve just received your winter vegetable plug plants, you’ll want to give them the best possible start and avoid any problems.

Done the right way, dividing perennials can make them stronger, healthier and less crowded - it also means you get more plants!

Not sure what vegetables to plant for your Winter & Spring harvests? Step inside and take a look.

By growing pet friendly plants and providing secure spaces to play, hide and explore, you can keep your pet happy and safe from harm - and mischief!

Has anyone else had a run-in with delivery drivers? Alex was so fed up of them driving over his cul-de-sac's grassy mini roundabout that he took pl...

Is anyone else looking to mow their lawn a lot less?

August is the time to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables!) of your garden labour. Flowering plants and shrubs are looking their be...

With six weeks of school holidays stretching ahead, are you looking for ways to encourage the children or grandchildr...

July is the month when most gardens are looking their best. The long, warm summer evenings mean that there’s more time for a bit of after-work gardening.

A weed is simply an unwanted wild plant. If you didn’t plant it, you don’t like it and it’s taking up valuable space in your garden, it’s a weed!

Learn how to identify the top 10 most common UK garden weeds with this comprehensive guide from our experts.

Knowing the best way to water will help to keep your plants healthy and productive, so there are a few things you will need to take into consideration.

Learn why you should probably be pruning your trees and how to do it with advice from our experts.

Although the pesticides sold for gardens aren’t anywhere near as strong, many gardeners are now turning away from commercial pesticides and looking for more natural ways to kill pests and protect their crops.

Every plant has different needs, and there is a bewildering choice of fertilisers you can buy, but before you spend any money, here are eight natural, organic fertilisers you can use.

Plants grow better with rainwater - it’s softer, contains fewer chemicals and has a pH level that most plants prefer.

Learn how to keep slugs away from your beloved veggies without killing them.

You don’t need a greenhouse to grow most plants. However, having one can extend your growing season and enable you to grow a wider ran...

Learn about the different types of soil you might have in your garden, what to grow and how to improve it.

Compost is a garden essential, whether you’re potting up plants, sowing seeds or improving your soil, but when you’re faced with what seems like 10000 choices, it can be difficult to figure out what you need.

With a little advice from our growers and a good healthy plant, you don’t have to be an expert to watch your grapevine grow and fruit even in the coldest areas.

Bee numbers have been in decline for a number of years, but as gardeners we can help by filling our gardens with plants to provide the bees with the pollen and nectar they need.

To help Pea and Bean plants thrive and produce a good crop, it’s essential to give them some support. Each type of plant needs a slightly di...

Learn how to get the most out of your vegetable plants this summer.

Everything you grow in the garden benefits from compost: it's vital for providing nutrition and improving the texture of the soil. By making your own, you can become more self-sufficient, live more sustainably and save money too - here's how.

All you need to know about growing apricot trees in pots, indoors or outside.

In this post, we’ll be exploring the concept of companion planting in more detail, looking at how exactly it works, its benefits and much more.

Our growers have all you need to get the best bowl of strawberries & cream - which kinds to grow, how to keep pests away and how to get them in time for Wimbledon…

If you have a greenhouse or heated conservatory (even a warm windowsill) there are many types of exotic fruit you can grow at home in the UK.

Starting a herb garden is an easy way to add flavour and freshness to your cooking as well as colour and fragrance to your garden. Here's how!

Follow these 4 simple steps. Or skip to the bottom for hanging basket FAQ's.

Need to brighten up a gloomy wall or fence? These seven fabulous climbing plants have got it made in the shade.

Learn how to grow, harvest and care for your celery plants with our expert guide.

Forget week old soggy leaves in a bag, that’s not your life any more. Once you grow your own lettuce (that actually tastes of something) you’ll never go back.