Shrubby Mediterranean herbs tend not to be attacked by slugs and snails. This could be down to their woody habit or their oily, unpalatable leaves. Lavender is a fantastic slug-proof plant, bearing ...

Learn when to transplant surprise lilies, whether rice hulls make good mulch and how to grow tomatoes in containers.

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 ...

Struggling with dead, dark borders? Meet deep-shade perennials for UK gardens that shrug off drought and gloom while turning corners lush.

Perennials are the garden gifts that keep on giving—and we mean that literally. Each year, they spring up from the ground ...

Add big-foliage energy to your shady corners with colorful, easy-growing hosta varieties for garden beds and container ...

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

Foundation plants don’t have to be boring. Our list of evergreens, small shrubs, perennials, and ground covers can make a ...

Many perennials thrive in cooler, more sheltered parts of the garden – and now is the perfect time to plant them.

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