Expert Gardening Tips

The autumnal fruit that makes a questionable home-made liqueur

Charles Quest-Ritson explores the sorb apple, an astringent fruit added to apples to make a particular variant of cider.

Musk Roses: Beautiful flowers, and the 'sweetest smell in the air' by far

Mark Griffiths discusses the wonderful qualities of the enigmatic but irresistible musk rose – aka osa moschata.

Alan Titchmarsh on bulbs: Why they're my 'firework' plants – sit back and watch them go

Alan Titchmarsh talks about his love of bulbs, which ones not to bother with, and the difference between a gardener and a farmer.

Plas yn Rhiw: An intoxicating Welsh garden that time forgot

Non Morris visited one of the most beautiful gardens in Wales, and came away utterly smitten.

Alan Titchmarsh: The neighbour whose clever and generous wildflower 'hedge' I'll never forget

Alan Titchmarsh issues a plea to all of us that could beautify our environment and bring people together.

Dahlias, the 'miracles of complexity' that we've learned to love and cherish

Charles Quest-Ritson talks about dahlias, once so unloved, and how they enjoying a surge of popularity.

Why you should trim your hedge this weekend

Is now the time for a short back and sides?

Alan Titchmarsh: How to keep a perfect pond

Alan Titchmarsh says that now is the time to clear out the weeds and keep your pond in top condition – and you can even get the grandchildren to help out.

The Japanese azaleas set to flourish across Britain's gardens

Mark Griffiths looks at Satsuki azaleas – one of Japan's most revered plants, and yet perfect for an English garden.

The Dragon Tree: Beautiful, exotic – and very easy to keep

The hopelessly exotic Dragon Tree was once revered as a god. Today, it's the perfect, easy-to-keep accompaniment to a conservatory, as Mark Griffiths explains.

The mysterious case of the Frankfurt rose

Alan Titchmarsh: Why I wish I’d planted Cedars of Lebanon when I was in my 20s

The gardener writes about one of his regrets with regard to his favourite type of tree.

How to grow your own peaches: Five steps to peachy perfection

Steven Desmond explains how you can produce these delicious, luxurious fruits on your own soil.

17 country garden gates which demonstrate a perfect combination of form and function

A glorious garden deserves a glorious garden gate.

Roy Lancaster: 'The world would be a better place if politicians were forced to spend time gardening'

Jonathan Self caught up with Roy Lancaster, one of the most recognisable faces in British gardening.

How to choose the perfect Clematis – and how to help it flourish

Steven Desmond gives his tips on how to look after clematis, the beautiful climbing plant whose flowers explode in spring.

What to plant right now: Dig in your Dahlias, line up your lilies

Steven Desmond on the flowers to concentrated on at the moment from always-popular lilies, to the dahlias which have gone from no-nos to must-haves.

How to get the best out of the apple and pear trees in your garden

Tom Coward, the head gardener at Gravetye Manor, talks about how to get the most out of your fruit tress in 2017.

Three gardening myths debunked by the ultimate guide: experience

Three gardening myths debunked by the greatest authority of all: Experience

Great home-grown menus have to start with great seeds

Tom Coward, head gardener at Gravetye Manor in West Sussex, talks about sowing the seeds that will lead to beautiful cooking.