Mining bees are a type of solitary bee that 'mines' into the ground to make their nest chambers. Examples include ashy mining ...

In the autumn months, it’s glorious to see the leaves turn from green through to golden brown, but once they start to fall and cover our gardens, it’s a different matter. While those leaves that ...

Welcome to the Winter series of the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast – packed with friendly and informative conversations with some of the UK’s favourite gardening experts. You'll find advice on ...

With the wide and exciting range of gardening products out there, it can be difficult to think of the best gardening gift ideas for Christmas or any other special occasion. We’ve done the hard work ...

Autumn is a busy season in the pruning calendar, the perfect time to remove old growth to get plants into shape. Many plants that have played a star role in borders in summer will need tidying up in ...

Would you like to transform your outdoor space? Or maybe you just fancy a change from your usual garden design? Either way, you’ll be pleased to hear that Alpen has teamed up with BBC Gardeners’ World ...

The cowslip, Primula veris, is one of the most striking native primula species. It has fresh green rosettes of crinkly oval leaves from which several flower stems are produced, each crowned by a ...

Regular pruning of plants, by removing dead, diseased and damaged growth, keeps them vigorous and healthy. Thinning the canopy lets light in and improves air circulation, reducing the incidence of ...

Whether you have a small or large garden, or simply a patio or balcony, container gardening offers you flexibile growing opportunities. Growing plants in containers is an easy way to create instant ...

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is a multi-stemmed tree with purple, heart-shaped leaves with pointed tips, which turn yellow in autumn before falling. In spring it bears deep crimson, pink or ...

Narrow borders might lack the promise of larger spaces, but a little creativity can work wonders. One of the best ways to deal with a narrow border is to use the vertical space by growing climbing ...

Hornets have quite the reputation, but Kate Bradbury explains why the European hornet is much less agressive than common and German wasps and how you should help them in your garden ...