Plants

Ferns

Lush ferny foliage can bring low-maintenance splendour to shade, and when mass-planted will allow you to transform an otherwise drab area into a leafy, tranquil paradise where you can sit,…

Bamboo

Bamboo can be relied on to add texture and colour to an evergreen planting scheme and wind filtering through the stiff canes makes a gentle rustling sound, which in urban…

Debbie Dearnley's garden

It’s clear that Women’s Weekly readers love spending time outside. And after flicking through all of these glorious backyard photographs we’ve been sent, we’re certain you’ll agree that our community…

Get out in the garden in November and prepare your garden for winter – follow our expert tips and advice to make a gardening to-do list. Read our guide now…

There is plenty to do in your garden in October – follow our expert tips and advice to make a gardening to-do list. Read our guide now…

Growing lavender: if you dry your crop you're beautifully smelling plants will last for ages and look delightful © iStock

I’m sure that when the Romans packed sprigs of lavender (their favourite deodorant) into their toiletry bags before they crossed stormy seas to invade Britain, they wouldn’t have imagined that,…

Sorbus aucuparia asplenifolia tree growing tips

There’s a perfect tree for every kind of garden. Gledista triacanthus ‘Sunburst’ Deciduous Soil type: Moist but well-drained soil This exotic-looking honey locust tree is virtually thornless. The young leaves…

Astilbe x arendsii 'Red Sentinel' is a perfect plant partner for Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow'© Alamy

Create maximum impact in your borders and plant together these matches made in heaven, says Adrienne Wild For success in your planting schemes, fortune favours the brave. The most experienced gardeners…

July is the time to enjoy your garden! But, there is still plenty to get done in your garden in July - read our tips and advice on what to…

Climbing plants have never looked so good – and the sky’s the limit with Adrienne Wild’s top tips   When there’s little or no room left in the ground, it’s time…

Summer is just around the corner and now it's time to get your garden in ship-shape! Find out what to do in your garden in June, here...

Cottage garden path lined by summer borders © Alamy

Make shrubs the backbone of your borders for lasting good looks, says Adrienne Wild   Fall For A Philadelphus If you can only afford the space for one large shrub in…

The weather is getting nicer and now it's time to get your garden ready for summer! Find out what to do in your garden in May with our top tips…

The arrival of spring means it's time to get out into the garden and preparing for summer. Read our top tips and advice on what to do in the garden…

There is plenty to make sure you tick off your to-do list in your garden in March. Read Woman's Weekly's top tips on what to do right now...

We share our top tips on what to do in the garden in January - our expert gardening advice will help your garden look its best this month and all…