Mulching is key to protecting most perennials over winter, and the coneflower is no exception. Adding three inches of organic mulch, such as fallen leaves, straw, or bark, to the soil will insulate ...

1. Ivy Ivy (Hedera helix) is one of the most valuable late-season plants for wildlife. Its small, greenish-yellow flowers ...

Be ready to move half-hardy and tender plants such as pelargoniums, some salvias and fuchsias in October. They need to be cut ...

As the year comes to an end, find out what gardening jobs still to be tackled for the "winter wind down." Fhese 5 steps will ...

Vanilla orchids need bright, indirect sunlight to flourish. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves, while too little light would ...

For the gardener, those deciduous leaves that are starting to fall now are a powerful soil amendment that can be had for free ...

October is a busy month in the pruning calendar, with many plants needing to be cut back to ensure they return next year ...

October sees the start of the dormant season, which is the best time to prune lots of deciduous garden trees and plants.

Winter can be hard on roses, and preparing them for cold weather should begin in late summer. Overwinter your rose indoors or ...

From perennials to roses, October is the perfect month to prune your plants before winter sets in. Keep reading for the ...

British gardening expert Monty Don (pictured) shares his top tips for growing daffodils. He advises planting in rich soil that does not dry out too much and en masse. Monty recommends sowing rocket ...

The effect of the produce is particularly noticeable in rural Jharkhand, where livelihood opportunities besides agriculture ...