True bulbs have layered bulb scales, a basal plate and a protective tunic,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “Most are planted in ...

I noticed this on the trunk of a very mature live oak. Is this tree in trouble? What should I do? This looks like a fungal ...

For perfect winter frost protection, a heater set to ensure the temperature does not fall below 7°C is needed. This is expensive. Instead, gardeners often construct a fleece- or bubble ...

Add some exotic summer colour to your garden with long-lasting blooms from the Canna Lily 'Cannova' Collection.

This looks like a fungal conk. They are the external growths (often even “artistic”) of funguses that suggest internal decay, ...

Get advice on fungal conks on live oaks, plumbagos and nematodes, safe glyphosate use near wells, shade turf, and choosing ...

Where other species live 40 or 50 years (redbuds less), oaks live several times that long – especially live oaks.

From daylilies to ornamental grasses, landscape expert Tony Murrell explains how lifting and dividing plants keeps gardens ...

Sales offer an opportunity for people to donate unwanted items to be repurposed for others at bargain prices and keep tons of ...

One of the key points in getting success from Nerines such as these is to give them summer baking, (no problem this year!) which ripens their bulbs and encourages flowers. This is true to of the ...

A fall chill is in the air — down to 34 degrees last night up here on the top of Crow Hill. It’s time to enjoy the last of ...

Thomas Hodge (letters, August 28), thank you for sharing your frustrations about East Lothian Council’s policy on garden waste collection. I echo every point raised. The system desperately needs fixed ...