Drip watering

TV and radio broadcaster Martin is an RHS judge and former head gardener

Sometimes it’s best to hold back and let nature care for your plants

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

It is better to water less often but more deeply – give plants a really good drink, letting moisture soak down to the plant’s roots. Shallow watering can just evaporate off, so isn’t really worth your

FEEDING plants can seem a bit complicated, but it’s an important element of care for your garden if you want a good crop of vegetables and fruit or a beautiful display of flowers. While many plants ar

Carrying the can is not normally something that causes rejoicing. It implies comeuppance as a result of some kind of transgression, an admission of guilt or oversight. But in the garden the term has a