I usually throw my poinsettias away once the holidays are over, but it turns out they don’t have to be a one-season plant.

Botanists classify berries into a wide range of types – a true berry is a fruit formed by a single flower with seeds embedded ...

White snow, twinkling lights, brass menorahs, Kwanzaa unity cups and a red-and-green potted poinsettia centered on a table.

Lavender remains a garden favourite thanks to its stunning blooms and soothing fragrance, and it's relatively straightforward to maintain provided you prune it at the correct time. Trimming back ...

Autumn sees our gardens slowly winding down for winter, but it's still a great time to get pruning – and, as the weather gets colder, you might wonder which plants actually still benefit from a good ...

UK gardeners are being told to prune four plants before November to guarantee better blooms after winter. Pruning is the key to a lush garden and is a vital step to take for the health and ...

Despite certain plants being off-limits for October pruning, this month represents the ideal opportunity to trim back others before colder weather arrives - particularly species susceptible to ...

Even though there are some plants you should never prune in October, it’s the prime time to give others a trim before the weather gets colder – especially varieties that are prone to windrock and ...

Hold off on pruning your hydrangeas in the fall—trimming too early can either stunt new wood growers or wipe out next year’s blooms on old-growth varieties. Save the serious snipping for early spring ...

As the autumn weather sets in, with shorter days, longer nights, it may feel strange to head out into the garden to engage in an act of gardening. However, the autumn and winter are important times to ...

To help tackle the garden this month before frost sets in, a gardening specialist has revealed what needs pruning. The purpose of pruning is to eliminate dead, diseased and damaged branches along with ...

Autumn is an ideal season for pruning a number of plants. It's the perfect time to tidy up trees, shrubs and fruit bushes to encourage healthy spring growth. However, when it comes to hydrangeas, ...