There are also a whole range of specialist Japanese gardening tools that can help and inspire you along the way when it comes to designing and planning your small Japanese garden ideas - and our ...

Urban living often translates into cramped spaces, but that shouldn't stop you from relishing a verdant herb garden ...

‘Zigzagging pathways, layered planting and borrowed scenery (shakkei) can create depth and a sense of journey.’ 6. Opt for a ...

Raised garden beds are ideal for edible plants, as they keep your harvest organized, prevent over-planting, and deter weeds and pests. Plus, they allow for an extended growing season, as they warm up ...

In an area with multiple raised beds, pyramid-shaped tuteurs add much-needed structure and height—and a dash of old-fashioned ...

our Head of Gardens. Planting a diversity of shrubs, climbers and small trees, he adds, can help boost biodiversity. October to April is prime planting time, so have your spade at the ready. Urban ...

As spring warms the soil, gardeners begin the enjoyable and satisfying work of transferring seedlings and young starts into prepared beds. Whether we are growing ornamentals or edibles (or both), the ...

If you need a little tree that makes a big impact, here are the best small trees for gardens The presence of a tree in a small garden adds an extra dimension of interest to the ground-level ...

Most butterflies are active from spring to late summer, when plant growth is at its peak, according to MasterClass. Some tips ...

Find out about all the small gardens at the 2009 Chelsea Flower Show. Visit the 2010 small gardens homepage for design and planting details for all this year's Urban and Courtyard gardens.

In recent decades, however, scientists have found that in fact there are definite benefits to adding diversity to your garden ... sense. Plants with different characteristics can be used to support ...