y Gooseberries are a real treat to grow, says Monty Don By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:05:47 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don shares advice on how to grow gooseberries. He said the berries are easy to grow, happy in coolish damp weather and any soil or situation. Full Article
y Monty Don has added a touch of the Med to his garden - and here he explains how you can too By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 21:31:23 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don shared his advice for how to grow olive trees in the garden. He recommended using 'very large terracotta pots'. Full Article
y Your silver service: Fill your borders with these shiny hues - just don't call them grey By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 28 Jul 2019 21:27:14 GMT Nigel Colborn advised gardeners on embracing the silver foliage trend, that was last in vogue in the Sixties. The British gardening expert says most varieties love sun and tolerate drought. Full Article
y Exhibition celebrates the glorious Ladybird Books that opened our eyes to nature By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 10:51:01 GMT Exhibition at the Garden Museum in London celebrates the nostalgic covers of the Ladybird books. Alan Titchmarsh says the books enabled him to identify birds that he hadn't seen before. Full Article
y There's a lily to suit almost any soil or colour scheme, says Monty Don By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 21:30:53 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don shares his advice for how to grow lilies in your garden. He recommends growing the plants in pots and giving them 'plenty of space'. Full Article
y Viva verbena! MONTY DON has brightened up his patch of paradise with these stately plants By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 21:31:28 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don explains how adding Verbena bonariensis to your garden can give a graceful, slender and assured effect. Full Article
y Hurrah for hostas: Their lustrous foliage will add beauty to any shady spot By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 22:58:59 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn advised on how to cultivate hostas in a shaded British border. He said the plant, which originates from Asia, is hardy and easy to grow in the UK. Full Article
y Valerians are not just statuesque beauties, says Monty Don By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 21:31:04 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don shared his advice for how to grow valerians - which were introduced from the Mediterranean before 1600. Full Article
y Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 21:07:29 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for summer pruning wisteria. He says pruning now will result in bigger and better flowers next spring. Full Article
y The finalists in our competition have created gardens as diverse as they are beautiful By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 21:32:04 GMT Finalists from this year's Daily Mail's National Garden Competition shared the stories behind their plots. The winning garden is set to receive £2,000 and a coveted blue plaque. Full Article
y Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week - Sep 01, 2019 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 21:06:43 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for managing ponds this season. He advises removing dying vegetation to improve conditions. Full Article
y Thistles can be a spectacular asset to your garden, says Monty Don - and some are edible too By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 21:31:02 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don shares his advice for growing thistles. He says creeping thistle which troubles most gardeners have seeds that are excellent food sources for finches. Full Article
y Awesome autumn colours: Ramp up the heat with these fiery, easy-to-grow late bloomers By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Sep 2019 21:09:48 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn, shared advice for a thriving autumn garden. He recommends growing Rudbeckia laciniata Herbstsonne in plenty of sunlight. Full Article
y Coneflowers such as rudbeckia and echinacea are brilliant pollinators, says Monty Don By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 21:31:07 GMT British gardening expert Mont Don shares his advice for growing coneflowers. He says the plants are great for biodiversity as they are extremely attractive to insects and butterflies. Full Article
y Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week - Sep 15, 2019 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 22:26:08 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice on gardening now to plan for spring. Full Article
y Tiny flowers pack a punch: Plant small bulbs ...then sit back to watch the show By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:05:31 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shares advice for giving spring gardens a punch. He suggests planting tiny bulb, crocus now for a show in March. Full Article
y Grape expectations: He may not yet have a vineyard on the Med, but MONTY DON can still grow grapes By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 21:31:59 GMT Monty Don writes this week that avid gardeners can still grow grapes at home. One vine that he planted in his greenhouse has taken over after only three years - and has even produced fruit. Full Article
y Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week - Sep 29, 2019 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Sep 2019 22:15:25 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shares his advice on how to prepare your plants for the winter. Full Article
y Miscanthus ages with style, giving your garden drama through the darker days of the year By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 21:31:11 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don says that you should plant Miscanthus grass in your garden to add splashes of colour and style on the darker days of the year. Full Article
y Nigel Colborn says that flowers last longer in Autumn as he lists this week's essential garden jobs By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:34:05 GMT Nigel Colborn has shared his advice on gardening this week. He said homeowners can plant 'anything hardy' and should keep dead-heading dahlias so that they stay in flower until the first frost. Full Article
y They look divine and provide food for humans and birds alike - MONTY DON on Rosehips By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 21:32:10 GMT Monty Don gives his verdict on Rosehips, saying they look divine and provide food for both humans and birds. He also names his plant of the week and describes this week's garden job. Full Article
y Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week - Oct 13, 2019 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 21:08:25 GMT Nigel Colborn shared advice for keeping perennials young and healthy. The British gardening expert recommends digging up mature plants and gently shaking soil from the roots. Full Article
y There's nothing MONTY DON loves more than filling a pot with bulbs By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:31:10 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don has shared his advice for growing spring bulbs. He recommends investing in nice containers and bulb pans, suited to the mass of colour from each variety. Full Article
y Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week - Oct 20, 2019 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 20 Oct 2019 21:03:02 GMT Nigel Colborn shared advice for re-planting rhubarb to boost production. The British gardening expert recommends re-planting baby rhubarb slips in a new piece of ground. Full Article
y No room to grow pumpkins? Monty Don has found an aternative that's been thriving in his garden By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 21:31:37 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don has shared his advice for growing squash. He advises those who have sandy or chalk soil, or live in an area of low rainfall to use alot of compost or manure. Full Article
y Nigel Colborn says plant pumpkins for their tasty flesh not just for jack-o'-lanterns By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 22:04:29 GMT British gardening expert Nigel Colborn said that the best part of the pumpkin is its nutritious flesh which usually gets thrown out with the seeds. Full Article
y Fabulous ferns will thrive in your garden's dark and damp corners, says Monty Don By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 22:31:40 GMT Tree ferns, which are easy to transfer because most of the roots are in the stem, are excellent plants to put in your garden's damp and dark places. Monty Don also said that they are easy to move. Full Article
y Nigel Colborn says plant clematis with roses for summer colour By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 22:31:56 GMT Nigel Colborn said that now is a great time for planting clematis as the soils have not fallen to winter temperatures, and after so much rain there's plenty of moisture. Full Article
y Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week - Nov 10, 2019 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:45:32 GMT Nigel Colborn shared advice for taking root cuttings to produce new plants. The British gardening expert recommends removing thicker roots and re-planting. Full Article
y MONTY DON solves some thorny conundrums sent in by readers By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 22:31:08 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don answers readers' pressing problems and discusses Britain's newest bee species you might spot buzzing around your flower beds. Full Article
y Let Monty show you how to choose, plant and care for a tree in YOUR garden By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:31:18 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don, shared advice for growing trees in gardens of any size. He suggests paying attention to the trees in your area to get ideas for what can thrive in your own garden. Full Article
y Nigel Colborn says a gentle mow of the grass is necessary before winter By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 22:39:27 GMT Nigel Colborn has shared his advice on gardening this week. He suggest giving your lawn one final cut, as grass may have kept growing in wet and mild weather. Full Article
y Grow your own bowl of nuts: If you're going to plant a tree for Christmas By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 22:30:57 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don (pictured) revealed how to plant walnuts and hazelnuts in the garden. Full Article
y Jolly Holly Days! Decorate your home this festive season with real winter berries By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 22:18:52 GMT Nigel Corn shared his advice for embracing the festive season in your garden. The British gardening expert suggests using decorative foliage and Christmas roses for a beautiful show. Full Article
y A gift from the garden: Nothing shouts Christmas like red cabbage, says Monty Don By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:30:46 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don shares his advice for growing red cabbage. He said the vegetable is as much part of his Christmas as the lights on the tree. Full Article
y Berry Christmas: Holly is not just a symbol of the season and a tasty treat for cattle By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:30:50 GMT Monty Don shares his advice for a thriving evergreen garden, complete with holly berries at Christmas. The British gardening expert said berries grow best in moist, heavy soil. Full Article
y The point of poinsettia: Nigel Colborn says they look jolly in winter By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 15 Dec 2019 23:23:21 GMT Nigel Colborn has shared his advice on gardening this week. Full Article
y From giant cacti to tiny beauties, drought-loving succulents steal the show, says Monty Don By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 22:31:10 GMT Monty Don shares his advice for thriving succulents. The British gardening expert recommends using a very gritty compost mix and ensuring that plants have dried out before watering. Full Article
y Monty Don has travelled the States in search of its greatest gardens for his new TV show By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 22:31:49 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don revealed a number of the gardens he visited while filming his American Gardens series, which starts this Friday on BBC2. Full Article
y To the greenhouse! This is the time when a glasshouse comes into its own, says Monty Don By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:31:26 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don (pictured) says January is the time for sowing seeds in the greenhouse. Full Article
y MONTY DON: Coppicing isn't just a great source of wood, it's also a godsend for birds and plants By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 22:31:31 GMT British gardening expert Monty Don says Janaury is a great time for coppicing - and offers advice on the best way to care for lavender. Full Article
y Dogwood isn't just super easy to care for says Monty Don By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:31:52 GMT Monty Don shares his advice for thriving dogwood. The British gardening expert says the plant will grow almost anywhere but likes moist, rich soil in full sun best. Full Article
y A tangerine dream: Cheery clivias are the ideal indoor plants to brighten up winter days By www.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
y Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By www.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
y Want healthy, productive fruit trees? Then you'd better start pruning now, says Monty Don By www.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
y New exhibition reveals the colourful history of London's Royal Parks By www.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
y Think outside the box, says Monty Don By www.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
y Action plan: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for your garden this week By www.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
y Valentine's Day puts Monty Don in the mood for mulching By www.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
y California dreaming: On a dreary grey winter's day, why not plan for some summer colour? By www.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