Make your own mini pond

If you have a little bit of space to spare, then adding a pond to your plot would be a wise decision. They are an incredibly versatile feature and are useful no matter how large or small. You can even

It’s not only our plants that need a good source of water in summer

With high summer beckoning, John Lewis-Stempel reflects on the incomparable richness of pond life and the rewards of pausing to peer into the murky depths on a warm June afternoon

As high summer approaches, look out for – and help – these amazing creatures that you may find on your plot

Create a leaf pile for amphibians, small mammals and invertebrates such as ground beetles, millipedes and spiders. Ground beetles will eat slugs, snails and aphids, while other invertebrates provide f

Ensure all the plants in your garden are giving their best performance by keeping them sufficiently fed and hydrated. Azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias start to form next year’s flower buds from la