Maggot-like vine weevils feed voraciously on the roots and crowns of plants, especially those in pots of peat-based compost ...

I thought I’d sprinkle the plants with pure cayenne pepper as I have in the past, but I didn't have any on hand. So, I used a Creole seasoning containing cayenne. Hours later, it dawned on me that ...

Grow this easy-care, lush plant in a shady garden.

Weeding is one of the most thankless jobs in the garden, but planting these ground cover flowers can reduce it to just once a ...

Be warned before planting hostas -- they're prone to a number of problems, which can lead to ruined leaves, rotting roots, ...

Gardening expert shares five ground cover plants that can reduce weeding to a once-a-year job while adding colour and beauty ...

One wet night is enough for slugs and snails to shred lettuces, dahlias and hostas. Some UK gardeners now swear by a simple ...

Plant hostas in early spring, after frost risk passes and temperatures stay cool, so they can establish without stress. Avoid ...

If you’ve begun your springtime weeding regime, the next step is likely to be mulching, spreading a layer around your prized ...

Expert advice on selecting the right mulch for your garden, from compost and bark to farmyard manure and straw ...

Experts share their tips on how to get rid of slugs from your garden and home, including natural ways - such as gravel and ...