Which varieties of willow and bamboo grow quickly?
Your gardening questions: Be wary of fast-growing bamboos whose roots can cause problems for foundations and drains
How the right water feature can elevate your garden and soothe your soul
Playful, stimulating and fascinating, the best water features connect with our senses
Can my gooseberry bushes recover from an attack of sawfly?
Sawfly larvae can rapidly defoliate gooseberry and currant bushes, and by the time they’re spotted, the damage is often already severe
Gardening: A purifying herb, symbol of immortality, culinary linchpin - what’s not to love about rosemary?
Science shows that consuming or inhaling the scent of this herb may even improve memory and cognition
‘What’s the best way to grow flowers for my son’s wedding?’
Readers’ questions: You’re correct to wonder how long it will take plants to be productive
Yellow is a polarising colour with gardeners. Here are 10 subtler daffodils to try
For the gardener who dislikes the brash yellow of daffodils there are winsome alternatives
‘Our cherry tree has stopped fruiting. What can we do?’
Readers’ questions: The cherries were a wonderful surprise in the first year, but the tree has not been particularly bountiful since
Spring has sprung, so here’s what to prioritise in the garden
Key to keeping on top of the to-do list at this time of year is to prioritise ruthlessly
The fascinating history of the magnolias that are springing up around Ireland
Magnolia flowers are back in bloom, putting on a magnificent display in gardens around the country
What can I do about my hard-to-remove tree roots?
Firstly, break up the soil surface with a garden fork and remove as many of the smaller fibrous roots as you can
Gardening: even the tiniest seed represents a universe of possibilities
At the beginning of spring sowing season, it’s worth remembering there are few greater joys than coaxing growth from the smallest of starts
How can I keep my house plants alive?
Readers’ questions: Modern houses can be surprisingly challenging environments for indoor plants
Should you chit seed potatoes before planting them?
Chitting involves spreading seed potatoes out indoors to spur the ‘eyes’ of the tubers into early growth
It’s time to rejoice in the season of home-grown rhubarb
This is when to begin thinking about your rhubarb crop and how to get the most out of it
‘Does my hedge have box blight?’
Readers’ questions: Box has come under serious attack from a few very destructive non-native pests and diseases in recent years