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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

From novices to experts, all gardeners need a trusty spade and they're often the first tool that gardeners will buy when starting out. These staples of the shed are invaluable and can help with dozens ...

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. There are clear environmental reasons why we should all stop using even ...

Watering is arguably the most important aspect in a peace lily's care regime. Only rehydrate the soil once the top third has dried out – check if the soil is dry by feeling the compost on top, and if ...

Greenhouses are an excellent way for gardeners to create their very own microclimate and nurture crops such as tasty tomatoes, fragrant herbs and peppers that pack a punch. They allow you to create ...

The most common lilac is Syringa vulgaris, or tree lilac. Native to east Asia and south-east Europe, it was much loved by the Edwardians and was widely grown in suburban gardens before going out of ...

A water feature is a wonderful addition to the garden, bringing life, movement and relaxing sounds into your space. A solar water feature has the added benefits of being cable free, needing no outside ...

Turning wet weather into a windfall, water butts are a great way to conserve water while keeping your garden well-maintained and healthy. Coming in a wide range of materials and sizes, a water butt ...

Secateurs and loppers are handy pruning tools but for thicker branches a pruning saw is the tool for the job. The last resort before you need a chainsaw, a pruning saw has a toothed blade capable of ...