Step inside the gardens where Downton Abbey was filmed. Lady Carnarvon gives us an exclusice tour, including Dame Maggie Smith's bench, the secret garden and the spots where so many famous scenes were ...

Most of the star players in summer borders have faded by now, but there are plants you can buy at the garden centre to add instant impact. Look for plants that go on flowering into October to bridge ...

Calla lily, also known as arum lily, is not a true lily. It belongs to the genus Zantedeschia, which originates from South Africa. With huge, exotic looking flower-like spathes now available in a wide ...

Planting wildflowers is an easy way to introduce reliable, colourful and wildlife-friendly plants to your plot. In the UK we have lost more than 97 per cent of our meadows since the 1930s, so planting ...

Planting in September provides you with an earlier crop in spring, makes use of otherwise empty soil and saves you time on spring planting. Plenty of vegetables and ornamental plants can be sown or ...

Duckweed is a common pond weed, visible as masses of tiny, rounded green leaves that float on the surface of ponds and other bodies of still, nutrient-rich water, including in water butts. The ...

When designing a garden it can be difficult to know where to begin. How do you assess the space, draw up a plan, start planting? And what about paths, boundaries, seating and screens? Whether you're ...

Star jasmine (also sometimes known as Chinese jasmine), Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a beautifully scented, evergreen climber. Perfect for growing up a warm wall, or a fence, it's slow growing ...

Keep your garden full of colour through autumn with a selection of late-flowering perennials, bulbs and shrubs. Some of the most popular plants for late colour include asters, sedums and Japanese ...

Ginger is a root vegetable with a fresh, spicy flavour. It's used in a number of dishes, including curries, stir-fries, salads and smoothies. It has powerful anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory ...

Bathrooms are a popular place to keep house plants as they typically provide high levels of humidity, similar to a jungle environment, in which many indoor plants thrive. By adding some greenery, your ...

Daphnes are colourful shrubs, usually blooming in late winter and early spring, though a few bloom in summer. They're fantastic plants for small gardens, with various types perfect for different ...