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

Common juniper (Juniperus communis) is one of only three conifers native to the UK. It's a member of the cypress family and grows on chalk or limestone in lowland areas, as well as moors, woodland and ...

Join this Gardeners' World Exclusive tour, centred around the picturesque Scottish Borders south of Edinburgh, where you'll stay near the charming town of Peebles and be ideally placed to explore a ...

Peace lily, Spathiphyllum wallisii, is a popular, low-maintenance house plant with glossy, green leaves and white flowers called spathes. Native to Central America, it lives in a warm, humid ...

Whether you’re starting seeds off in the cold, winter months, encouraging cuttings to root or raising tender plants originally from warmer climates, a constant heat source will help create the best ...

There's a wide variety of polka dot plants to choose from, including those with purple, white or red variegation, but most have green leaves with pink spots. Polka dot plants thrive in warm, humid ...

Discover the ever-changing beauty of this mature four-acre garden, with spring flowers, summer borders and autumn colour. Don’t miss the large kitchen garden, beehives and greenhouses packed with ...

Yucca is a great plant for beginners as it’s easy to grow, tolerant of neglect and can be very long-lived. Unlike many house plants, it can cope with a spot in bright sunshine, so is a good plant for ...

BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair returns to Beaulieu, in Hampshire on 2-4 May 2025. Book your great value tickets now with 15% off, or 20% off for Gardeners' World Subscribers (see below) and look ...

Penstemons are valuable garden plants, grown for their long-flowering season and popularity with bees. There are many different types of penstemon, with some suited to the alpine garden while the ...

The time has come to start preparing your kitchen garden before the chilly weather sets in. Autumn has officially arrived which means the soil in your garden should be soft and supple enough to start ...