When should I prune my roses?
Pruning roses is one of those rituals in the British gardening calendar that can feel both exhilarating and nerve‑wracking. You’re standing in the garden in late winter, secateurs in .....
Why have my dahlias stopped flowering?
By midsummer, dahlias should be starting to pump out the blooms, but I'm often asked why these normally reliable plants have stopped flowering in some people's gardens. It can .....
What makes stems die back on roses?
Faced with pruning the roses, it is important to understand what makes stems die back on roses. Perhaps unsurprisingly it is referred to as rose dieback. And while you .....
Easy gooseberries for bumper crops
To my mind, everyone needs to plant a gooseberry in their garden to ensure a delicious crop of fruit for summer. And, if I only had space for one, .....