“it’s such a simple idea, why haven’t we been doing it for years?”

With the weather becoming increasingly unpredictable, being water-efficient and choosing plants that can thrive in extreme conditions is more important than ever…

WE OFTEN IMAGINE conservation unfolding in wild, far-flung landscapes, not in the middle of bustling cities. Urban environments can seem like the end of the road for nature, where even the trees appea

Creating beautiful spaces while increasing biodiversity, minimising environmental impact and preserving natural resources is a common goal – here, garden experts share their methods

Follow Naomi's progress as she gets to grips with her tiny urban garden on heavy Bristol clay

Amateur Gardening is proud to encourage its readers to work with nature. Sue Bradley discovers how increasing numbers of people are embracing organic methods of gardening

UNLESS YOU’VE BEEN LIVING ON Mars for the past five years, you will know there is a problem with excess nutrients – well, pollution – in Britain’s rivers. The vast majority of this is down to agricult