Snip now and your flowers will thank you later as a small trim can work wonders, says Joe Swift

Remove the tall old stems of Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) to encourage strong new growth. Use secateurs to cut each stem to 15cm from ground level, which might seem drastic but will result

Looking after shrub and climbing roses Cut back, feed ...

Roses have earned their place as one of the UK’s all-time favourite flowers thanks to their beguiling and often highly scented blooms, wildlife-friendly features such as nutritious hips, and their wid

With spring finally here, it’s easy to assume the worst of the cold weather is over. However, as any UK gardener knows, the climate can be unpredictable and late frosts are still a real possibility du

Add support to peonies that have, large, heavy flowers such as ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ and ‘Duchesse de Nemours’. Special tapered, cone-shaped supports for peonies are available and can be simply pushed int