I’m very fortunate to have several fantastic nurseries in my area, and the other weekend I popped into one to buy some compost. It seemed like the rest of West Sussex was there too; it was heaving ...

Hummingbird flying near a hanging planter - Michele Casteel/Getty Images One of the best parts of growing a lush flower garden is enjoying the view of the pollinators they attract, especially ...

Stem cuttings of philodendrons root easily in water and can be inserted in outdoor floral containers as “spillers” or in ...

I happened to be driving on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills the other day and saw some hanging baskets that took my breath away. The baskets were packed with dark pink silk flowers, royal blue ...

It doesn't matter how big or small your garden is, a summer hanging basket is the perfect way to brighten up your outdoor space this season – but you need to learn how to plant one like a professional ...

The second week of May is when nurseries are well stocked for Mother’s Day and gardeners face a multitude of decisions about what to plant and where to plant it. Get thee to a nursery and start ...

To make it look extra festive over the holiday season, adding in a few sparkly Christmas decorations or sprigs of holly and ...

Hanging baskets. Mention hanging baskets to a veteran gardener and you are likely to get an eyeroll in response. “They’re just not worth the trouble,” you might hear. “They dry out so quickly that ...

NAIROBI: Unlike ordinary pots, hanging baskets need special consideration when being planted. First, the soil mix needs to be lightweight. Second, the soil must retain moisture, because hanging ...

Have you heard a loud screeching hum in the yard yet? Seen any pinky-sized, hard-shelled bugs flying around that look like locusts with bulging, orange-red eyes? Keep your eyes peeled for the ...

There’s a trick to assembling a hanging basket. Think layers, like lasagne. Patricia French asks: My daughter gave me a wire hanging basket, the type that is packed with sphagnum moss. She also ...