RHS chief horticulturist Guy Barter shares the plants that benefit from a late-autumn tidy — and which ones to leave until spring ...

Know your hydrangea type before you prune. Some varieties benefit from a fall cleanup — others could lose an entire season of ...

As borders fade and evenings draw in, your plot can still stage a late show of colour, flavour and life. Across patios and small gardens, compact fruiting ...

In quiet corners this month, small shrubs turn red and gold, then quietly serve up bowls of late-season fruit. Across patios and back gardens, two modest ...

Organic garlic bulbs shouldn't have been coated with anything. Plant them so they're not touching, a hand width apart or even ...

11:42, Sun, Nov 2, 2025 Updated: 11:45, Sun, Nov 2, 2025 The latter autumn and winter months can cause havoc for avid gardeners, with many plants and flowers disliking the dropping temperatures and ...

The growing season may be winding down for the year, but that doesn’t mean that planting time is through. Cool autumn days are perfect for planting many perennials, including most of our favorite ...

Peonies need to go dormant for the winter season, so if you're going to keep one in your house you need to find a cold storage area that stays between 3 and 5 C consistently.

Even though there are some plants you should never prune in October, it’s the prime time to give others a trim before the weather gets colder – especially varieties that are prone to windrock and ...

There is nothing quite like a freshly-picked blueberry, whether you enjoy it straight off the bush or in a delectable blueberry dessert. If you grow blueberry bushes of your own at home, you'll want ...

Correct pruning of raspberry bushes is essential. Pruning produces higher yields, helps control diseases and facilitates harvesting and other maintenance chores. The growth and fruiting ...