Slugs and snails are the bane of many a gardener's life, decimating plants especially seedlings or those with soft leaves.

These unfussy garden heroes deliver vibrant, carefree beds and borders that return year after year with minimal effort.

Want to take your garden beds from basic to beautiful? These border flowers add color, texture, and definition.

Like dill, annual marigolds, especially French marigolds, are often grown as companion plants in food gardens to attract beneficial insects and keep pests at bay. Not only do these plants appeal to ...

Daucus carota is also known as wild carrot, or Queen Anne's lace. True to the latter name, its flowerheads, made up of tiny white blooms (although some varieties are pink or dark purple), have an ...

Sow your opium poppies - used to make medical painkillers including morphine, codeine and oxycodone, as well as illegal narcotic heroin - in autumn or spring for a bumper crop in summer ...

Orlaya is sometimes referred to as a non-invasive alternative to Queen Anne's Lace, and despite their easy care and beauty, they are not very commonly grown. Perhaps a recommendation from Joanna ...

Charlotte made a strong case for the hue, explaining: “Pink has a softer, more nurturing effect, but depending on the shade, it can be playful (hot pink), romantic (rose), or calming (pastel pink).

It's important to note that although some quince varieties can handle slightly colder weather, 'Pink Lady' is best suited for zones 5 to 8. There aren't many areas of your garden where 'Pink Lady' won ...

In a carefully planned garden, border plantings aren't an afterthought. These plants are an essential part of your design, adding color, texture, and visual interest to in-ground and raised beds ...

LIZZIE Cundy stunned in a pink dress and lace gloves as she attended her niece’s lavish wedding over the weekend. Socialite Lizzie, 56, looked incredible in the gorgeous number, which she wor… ...