Bindweed is a perennial weed that's a common problem in gardens. It has fast-growing, long stems that can grow to around 3m.

5 ways your garden could be contributing to flooding and what you can do about it.

Winter-pruning clematis simply involves cutting back all stems to 30cm above ground. Growth can be quite rapid once the soil ...

A garden with dogs can be full of surprises. Monty Don offers practical, lighthearted advice on making sure both your plants ...

From the formal grandeur of Versailles to the vivid blues of Jardin Majorelle and the blossom-filled paths of Japan’s Kenrokuen, this is our guide to the most beautiful gardens in the world ...

Give a pot of bright cyclamen this Valentine's Day to help brighten up someone's garden until March. Cyclamen are perfect in containers alongside snowdrops and miniature daffodils, or planted beneath ...

Some herbs (and the pots they're growing in) are at risk from cold winter frosts. Find out how to protect them, in our guide.

On plants where growth is constantly renewed from ground level, the weak, spindly shoots should be removed, as well as some ...

I know it's the done thing these days to let it all hang out and go for the natural look in your garden – but for me, there are certain aspects of the 'neat-and-tidy' approach that still really work – ...

A wormery is a great way of recycling kitchen and small amounts of garden waste, using worms to turn this material into nutrient-rich natural compost. A sump within the wormery also holds any excess ...

Vegetable beds are a productive and low-maintenance option for growing fruit and vegetables. They can be at ground level or raised to a variety of heights, and divided by paths that may be grass, ...