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Should wildlife-conscious gardeners own cats?
Cats can impact local wildlife. As planting designer Nigel Dunnett says he wouldn't have a cat, we look into whether cats are detrimental to a wildlife garden
Frosted forms from a forgotten era make the garden at Brodsworth a magical winter visit
In winter, the gardens surrounding Brodsworth Hall pay careful homage
to their Edwardian heyday, without sticking rigidly to the past
The best thing for insects is a bit of a mess - gardening talent Carly Wootten
New Yorker Carley is overseeing the move of the Story Garden from its current site at the British Library to a nearby brownfield site.
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King Charles III to collaborate on a garden at the new RHS Sandringham Flower Show
His Majesty King Charles will play an exciting role at one of the RHS's new touring shows in 2026.
Big changes for RHS Flower Shows in 2026: here's what's different
The RHS will be holding two touring flower shows in July 2026. Here is everything we know about them so far.
The first Rob McFarlane: the original nature writer you've probably never heard of
Kate Bradbury finds Jenny Uglow’s biography of Gilbert White, the 18th-century naturalist and clergyman, and a fellow chronicler of nature, an absolute joy.
'The wildlife doesn't care what it looks like, but you should' - your garden can be beautiful and biodiverse
John Little’s experimental garden is a sanctuary for wildlife in winter, when the structure behind its summer abundance is revealed.
How to create a safer garden for birds
Naturalist Martin Hughes-Games explains how you can keep your garden birds safe by maintaining good hygiene around bird feeders, bird tables and bird baths and window feeding trays
Put the spade down! Gardening in January could do more harm than good
Garden writer and horticulturist Daniel Masoliver explains why you need to stop what you're doing, put your spade down, and actually stop gardening this month
The best places to see snowdrops in 2026
For snowdrop lovers, or galanthophiles, February is the month to venture out to admire spectacular displays of snowdrops. Here are some of our recommended gardens to visit.
'Be creative, bold and ambitious' says the Young Garden Designer of the Year
Edinburgh-based designer Luke has been creating gardens since 2017, and is winner of the 2025 RHS Young Garden Designer of the Year competition
The 9 biggest problems in your garden and the plants that can solve them
The 9 most common problems people raise about their gardens – and the best plants to use to sort them out
An ultra cool new garden designed by planting maestro Piet Oudolf on a former poultry farm
Piet Oudolf has transformed a former poultry farm in Berkshire into an all-season garden of contrasting colours and sculptural forms.
The era of instant gardens is over
'Instant' gardens are still in high demand, says designer Miria Harris, but if we want to build a sustainable future, it’s time to embrace slowing down.
RHS announces five All About Plants gardens for Chelsea Flower Show 2026
Discover the full list of gardens and designers in the All About Plants category at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year
Chelsea Flower Show 2026: balcony and container gardens announced
Discover all the gardens and designers in this year's Balcony and Container Gardens category at the Chelsea Flower Show
'Having a designer look at your garden is not an extravagance': Nigel Slater on asking the experts
We all want to put our own stamp on our gardens, but as Nigel Slater discovered, it pays to seek professional help
This easy-grow 'unicorn' plant likes shade and poor soil, and flowers in winter
Content to grow in shady spots and poor soil, unfussy evergreen mahonias are excellent for lifting the winter gloom.
From saunas to pickleball courts: the biggest gardening trends for 2026
What does 2026 have in store for our gardens? Designer Pollyanna Wilkinson looks at some of the most popular features and style trends we're likely to see more of in the year to come.
Is your garden boring? These experts think so. Here’s how to fix it.
We asked top gardeners to reveal the things in your garden that make them sigh with tedium, and how to turn your ‘blandscaping’ from dull to delightful.
'Garden design gets too much coverage': Mary Keen on the importance of gardeners
The celebrated garden designer Mary Keen on the importance of gardening over design, not killing pelargoniums and forgetting what she’s planted
Ideas for decorating the table for Christmas
Brighten up your Christmas table with these natural festive arrangements using evergreens and winter-flowering shrubs. Here's two simple examples to make yourself. Words and styling Bea Andrews
Festive | Make your own gift wrapping with natural materials
For recyclable Christmas wrapping paper that looks personal and is eco friendly, why not use natural elements from the garden? Words Ali Bell
Best eco-friendly Christmas crackers to buy in 2025
Take a planet friendly approach to the festivities with our pick of the best eco-friendly Christmas crackers.