Be ready to move half-hardy and tender plants such as pelargoniums, some salvias and fuchsias in October. They need to be cut back to around half their height and moved indoors, either into a ...

Unlike many plants, hostas don’t need a lot of winter protection. In most zones, they don’t need frost covers or blankets, even during harsh winters. In fact, a season of frost and dormancy actually ...

Perk up tired pots and planters with these autumnal plants that are guaranteed to bring a late splash of colour to your garden ...

Plants could be suffocated by heavy rain if gardeners don’t take precautions as one expert warned it’s not as harmless as some may believe ...

Ensuring pots have clear drainage holes is equally important to prevent water from pooling inside. Additionally, gardeners should avoid placing pots in low-lying areas where rainwater naturally ...

The dry weather is posing a threat to some plants and lawns. Here's how to tell if you ought to take watering action.

You'll be able to enjoy leeks, carrots, main crop potatoes, autumn cauliflowers and many other veg in October, but keep an eye on the weather as some will spoil if you have a very wet autumn or an ...

Greater Manchester residents can make a real difference to the environment by recycling everyday household plastics. As part of Recycle Week (September 22 to 28), Recycle for Greater Manchester is ...