When I started gardening at home, I inherited a range of hedges in different states. Some of them were quite thin and spindly, so I needed to find ways to encourage them to grow thick. Here's what I...

You can use a chainsaw to trim a hedge and it will make quickly cut through shrubs and hedge plants. However a chainsaw is not as precise as using hedge trimmers or shears and should be saved for...

If, like me, you appreciate a tidy garden, then you will spend quite a bit of time grooming your greenery, and when it comes to keeping your borders in good order, a powered hedge trimmer will make...

Dogwood Hedges are renowned for their colourful stems and dramatic leaf colours, which can provide a bright border for the Winter garden. Find out all about the colourful cornus plant in our...

Barberry is a deciduous, evergreen shrub that grows vibrant foliage the entire season in rich burgundy, yellow or green; their constant colour makes up for the lack of showy blooms. Find out all...

Namecheck Genus: LavandulaMost common variety: English Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) Other popular varieties: French (lavandula stoechas), Fringed (lavandula dentata),...