How to boost resilience when planting trees and shrubs

A thriving hedge does more than mark boundaries – it brings structure, beauty and calm, while offering shelter and sustenance

Throughout August I cut the box hedges that give shape to the vegetable garden. They’re just under waist height but that’s enough to protect most plants from the wind and they are a good dark backgrou

There’s room for some - but not always for all with pushier plants explains Toby

Native trees hold a special place in the UK’s traditions, myths and ecosystems

MANY people mistakenly assume that the windswept islands of the Scottish Hebrides are mostly treeless. That’s a misconception – and if you don’t believe me, just ask the inhabitants of the small islan

A thoughtfully designed front garden offers a warm welcome home, balances practical considerations and creates a healthy habitat for flora and fauna. Here’s how to do it