Plant care

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior, accurate soil measurements can make all the difference.

These trees can get quite large and you want to be sure that their roots are not going to cause any structural damage to your house or pool.

Gladioli grow from underground corms and can be grown in the garden to create a lovely mass display of colour.

As the travellers palm is a tropical plant hailing from Madagascar, it prefers a warm and tropical climate.

Native frangipani prefers a sunny spot in your garden. However, it will grow quite successfully in a semi-shaded spot or even dappled shade.

The best time to divide your clivias is once they’ve finished flowering. This is usually in spring as these pretty plants will flower in winter.

Marigolds are warm-weather annuals, so they should be planted in spring.

If you have a gardenia growing in your own garden, you might be wondering when you should expect to see those lovely flowers.

Make sure that you plant your lavender in a sunny spot that is protected from any danger of frost. And, ensure that the soil is very free-draining.

This common fungal disease affects Azalea flowers causing them to turn brown and fall off the plant.