Here in Ireland, they’re best grown under cover in a glasshouse, polytunnel or sunny porch, where they’re guaranteed protection from wind, rain and cool temperatures. Where growing space is tight, ...

Root rot is a common problem for fiddle leaf figs, but this well-draining soil blend will help to keep your gorgeous houseplants green and healthy.

No sprawling garden required. These five berries thrive in containers on a balcony, stoep, or patio – and reward you with a ...

Elegant and regal, magnolia is the queen of trees and one of the oldest flowers on the planet. Hazel Sillver looks at its ...

From hellebores to daffodils, gardens come alive in March with some of the season's earliest flowers. Keep reading for the ...

Aim to buy fresh material, as quality falls off after six months ...

Homegrown fruit from the best fruit plants are crammed with goodness, have a low carbon footprint and taste delicious ...

The best compost will provide all the nutrients and support needed for seeds and veg to grow and thrive, while the worst will leave you with meagre crops and feeble plants. But the only way to know if ...

These varieties are beautiful and fragrant, adding subtle volume to your space ...

Getting the balance right between feeding and letting nature take its course is key to a healthy garden ...