MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

The garden is quiet in January and February, but there are plenty of tasks to get on with. Some jobs are needed at this time of year while others, if carried out now, will help you for the gardening y

Before pond plants start growing again and frogs start spawning, give your pond area a clear up. Cut back old leaves and flowers stems and compost them to make way for new growth and to prevent them e

Around 35 years ago, I walked into Barnsdale Gardens as a trained but young gardener who probably thought he knew more than he really did! Anyway, that day changed everything for me. My new boss was G

Karen Maris, by email A ANNE SAYS A winter lawn-seed mix should germinate at soil temperatures above 5°C, so get yourself a soil thermometer and watch the forecast. But don’t sow if the ground is wate

Although the gardens at Crook Hall in the city of Durham date back to the 13th century, under the care of Ann Tulloch they are constantly evolving. Now consisting of a series of fascinating rooms, the