Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera) is technically a succulent, rather than a cactus. The classification differs as the plant is less drought-tolerant than the species ‘cactus’ infers. However, they are ...

The year is drawing to a close this month, with plenty of festivities to look forward to at the end of December and the start of 2025. I’m really excited to tell you that my new book, ‘Plants with ...

Cosmos are popular cottage garden features, with daisy-like blooms. Some even have familiar delicious fragrances. Find out everything you need to know to grow cosmos in your garden. Cosmos plants are ...

At this time of year, a lot of our thoughts centre around the forthcoming festivities; presents, food and decorating. Although the main event revolves around the Christmas tree, it’s also wonderful to ...

If you want a break from organising this year’s festivities now’s a great time to take hardwood cuttings from your favourite deciduous shrubs like dogwood, mock orange and roses and the good news is ...