dailymail.co.uk A tangerine dream: Cheery clivias are the ideal indoor plants to brighten up winter days By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 22:05:56 GMT Nigel Colborn shares advice for thriving clivias as house or conservatory plants. British gardening expert says they are plants that last a lifetime and can be moved outside, between May and October. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:47:15 GMT Nigel Colborn shares his advice for thriving wisteria this summer. The British gardening expert recommends shortening stumps this month to prevent emerging leaves from hiding flowers. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Want healthy, productive fruit trees? Then you'd better start pruning now, says Monty Don By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 22:31:36 GMT Monty Don shares his advice for thriving fruit trees. The British gardening expert says now is a good time to prune apples, pears and quines to maximise productivity. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk New exhibition reveals the colourful history of London's Royal Parks By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 22:31:49 GMT A fascinating new exhibition at London's Garden Museum explores the social history of London's eight Royal Parks. The spaces have been opened to all since 1851. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Think outside the box, says Monty Don By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:31:39 GMT Monty Don has shared his advice for how to grow and protect a clipped box topiary in your garden. The British gardening expert also answered a series of questions from readers. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 22:01:25 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for growing Moth Orchid's, including purchasing better quality soil than what is already in the plant pot. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk The snowdrop spectacle is here and the wet, mild winter means it's better than ever By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 22:05:28 GMT Nigel Colborn shares his advice for thriving snowdrops as they reach their peak season. British gardening expert says snowdrops thrive best in freedraining, humus-rich soil with full light. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Valentine's Day puts Monty Don in the mood for mulching By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 22:32:01 GMT Monty Don shares his advice for mulching gardens over the next few weeks. British gardening expert reveals that a mulch should suppress weeds as well as retain ground moisture. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk California dreaming: On a dreary grey winter's day, why not plan for some summer colour? By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:07:28 GMT Nigel Colborn shares his advice for a colourful garden this summer. British gardening expert suggests making use of heated greenhouses. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:07:31 GMT Nigel Colborn shares his advice for using lilies as enchanting patio pot plants. The British gardening expert recommends keeping the plaint in moist compost with access to sunlight. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Snowdrop heaven: They're blooming like crazy after the wet winter, says Monty Don By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 22:31:15 GMT Monty Don shares his advice for snowdrops this spring. British gardening experts reveals pollution of the seeds rely on sunny, mild weather and insects. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk The armchair approach: Nigel Colborn says with a border of succulents, you can sit back By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 22:33:57 GMT Nigel Colborn has shared his advice on gardening this week. He says succulents can usually shrug off anything the British summer can throw at them. Pictured, Aeonium Zwartkop. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 22:34:01 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for planting sweet peas, pruning shrubs and trimming violas this week. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Deborah Meaden tells how turning her 16-acre Somerset property over to nature reaped rich rewards By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:31:06 GMT Deborah Meaden's most gratifying investment has been the rewilding of her Somerset home, a former farmhouse surrounded by 26 acres, once owned by prime minister William Pitt the Elder. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Saving Britain's wildlife starts in our gardens: The results of our second wildlife census are in By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:31:51 GMT The results of the second annual Wildlife Census, where Weekend Magazine asked its readers to record species spotted in their gardens last year, are in. It looked at 58 creatures commonly found in Britain. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Action plan: Nigel Colborn's top tips for coping with the deluge By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:05:25 GMT Nigel Colborn claims that months of excessive rain nationwide has made gardens unworkable. British gardening expert warns against sowing outdoors until conditions are suitable. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Violets and pansies have always been among Monty's favourites - and you can plant them now By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 22:31:27 GMT Monty Don shares his advice for growing violets and pansies in an extract from his classic book Gardening At Longmeadow. British gardening expert grows violets in Coppice. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk It's no surprise Borde Hill is: A mecca for lovers magnolia By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 22:31:37 GMT Constance Craig Smith revealed a selection of the best UK gardens for magnolias. Borde Hill in West Sussex, which boasts more than 180 magnolias is set to open again this weekend. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for the garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 22:05:23 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn, shares his advice for increasing the number of snowdrop clumps in your garden. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk The time for vines: Sow tomatoes from seed this weekend for tasty treats in July By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 22:05:28 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared his advice for thriving tomatoes in UK gardens. He claims seeds sown this weekend should crop from July onwards. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk The mild winter has been a cracker for crocuses - Monty Don tells how you too can create a display By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:31:15 GMT Monty Don shares his advice for a dramatic display of crocuses. British gardening expert said those who are hoping to start from scratch should order their bulbs in the summer to plant in autumn Full Article
dailymail.co.uk A touch of class! Gracing a stately pile or just a pot, these rhodos are natural aristocrats By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:00:53 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared his advice for thriving rhododendrons in UK gardens. He revealed the best time for re-potting is between November to mid-February. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:07:48 GMT Nigel Coleborn shares his advice for sowing courgette seeds and pruning your clematis. The gardening expert also named the plant of the week as the Dutch Flower Record. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Don't be sluggish! Our mild, wet winter could lead to an invasion of slugs and snails By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 22:30:58 GMT Monty Don shared his advice for repelling snails and slugs in an extract from his classic book Gardening at Longmeadow. British gardening expert warns against using slug pellets. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Artists who found peace among the plants after the trauma of the First World War By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 22:31:55 GMT The Garden Museum is currently exhibiting a selection of pieces that celebrate the golden age of garden painting. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 22:59:02 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for removing last summer's shoots to ground level. He also answered a question on a young Japanese cherry tree. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Ten things to do in the garden WITHOUT a trip to the shops By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 22:59:19 GMT Social distancing has coincided with the busiest time of the year for gardening. Ten anxiety-busting things to do in the garden in the next few weeks include sowing seeds and potting. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Nature's pick-me-up: Nigel Colborn says gardening is the perfect medicine By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 23:00:52 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn says how gardening is the perfect medicine in uncertain times such as the coronavirus outbreak. He said people should finish overdue winter tasks. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Primula and proper! Monty Don reveals how to grow the plant by seed By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:31:50 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don revealed that now is an excellent time to create more primulas for next year by lifting and dividing them. He said his plant of the week is Star Magnolia. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Facing turf questions: You don't have to drench a lawn with chemicals every springtime By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 23:47:18 GMT Nigel Colborn shares his advice for making gardens more sustainable, while at home amid the Corona crisis. British gardening expert advises using a lawn fertiliser to boost the growth of lawns. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 23:47:36 GMT Nigel Colborn shared his advice for nurturing ponds as the days become warmer. The British gardening expert advises removing dead or damaged stems and looking out for weeds. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Dig for victory! Step-by-step guide for beginners to growing your own vegetables By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:31:16 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don, shares his advice for growing your own vegetables and harvesting, as he reveals it's possible for almost any garden to accommodate the greens. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Plot a greener future: The lockdown is a chance to get going on projects big and small By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:08:11 GMT Nigel Colborn shares his advice for making the most of your time in lockdown. British gardening expert advises ordering bee-friendly plants and other resources online. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Dig deep for our nurseries: They're feeling the pinch after plant shows were cancelled By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:31:49 GMT Constance Craig Smith says UK nurseries are bursting with stock they need to sell, since many local plant shows have been cancelled. She revealed a selection offering mail-order. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Early-flowering clematis can cope with extreme cold and are blooming now By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:32:06 GMT Monty Don shares his advice for growing clematis in an extract from his classic book Gardening At Longmeadow. British gardening expert says Clematis montana is the most common this month. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:58:09 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for managing this year's near-hardy perennials. He advises pruning away last year's growth. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Monty's woodwork: It's taken decades, but MONTY DON now has his very own woodland By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:30:57 GMT The small trees Monty Don planted in his garden 27 years ago have now turned the area behind his house into woodland. Pictured, the British gardening expert in the woodland. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Oh sweet perfection: Sweet peas are fragrant, full of colour and always companionable By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 21:10:41 GMT Nigel Colborn shares his advice for growing sweet peas that will flower from mid-June. British gardening expert says they are as easy to grow as any hardy annual. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Top of the poppies: Nothing says spring to Monty Don like his oriental poppies in full bloom By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:55:52 GMT Monty Don shares his advice for growing poppies in an extract from his classic book Gardening At Longmeadow. British gardening expert says now is the perfect time to sow seeds. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Bring the med home: It's been a dry month but these beauties are used to arid conditions By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:10:58 GMT Nigel Colborn shares his advice for adding a touch of Mediterranean to your garden. The British gardening expert says Mediterranean plants are almost entirely self-maintaining. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk After all the struggles of war, Britain was keen to sit back and smell the roses By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 21:31:18 GMT Monty Don explores how gardens across Britain transformed after the Second World War. He claims that people wanted lawns, flowers and somewhere to hang the washing. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 21:04:39 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for people growing their own food in their gardens during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Ten brilliantly simple ideas to get the children off their iPads By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:31:19 GMT British gardening expert Tamsin Westhorpe, who is the author of Diary Of A Modern Country Gardener, shared advice for entertaining and educating children during lockdown. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk The beauty of biennials: They're tough, provide glorious spring colour in abundance By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:31:36 GMT Monty Don shares his advice for growing biennials in an extract from his classic book Gardening At Longmeadow. British gardening expert says now is the time to sow Lunaria annua. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 02 Apr 2017 16:34:06 GMT Now is the time to deal with winter jasmine. Though spectacularly beautiful with cheerful yellow flowers from November to March, this shrub is ferociously invasive. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 16 Apr 2017 16:25:43 GMT Camellias are giving a wonderful show this year, but it will soon be over. After flowering has finished, give each shrub a vigorous shake to dislodge any dead blooms. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Spring's romantic lead: Lovely lilac By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 15:46:28 GMT Welsh composer Ivor Novello was spot on with his song We’ll Gather Lilacs. They’re surely the most romantic of spring flowers and, for that reason alone, they belong in everyone’s garden. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 15:59:32 GMT This is a good weekend to sow pumpkin, gourd, courgette or marrow seeds directly outdoors. And it’s by no means too late to sow turnips, beetroot, runner beans, spinach or chard. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk True taste of summer: Tomato plants By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 30 Apr 2017 15:57:55 GMT Among frost-tender crops, the tomato is king. Fancy alternatives such as melons or aubergines can be tricky, but tomatoes are a favourite because they’re dependable. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 30 Apr 2017 16:09:39 GMT This is a good time to refresh compost if you grow camellias or azaleas in containers. Ericaceous compost loses acidity — especially when hard water is used. Full Article