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Bring on versatile Viburnums: This gorgeous shrub has a rich pedigree and will never let you down
When Roman poet Virgil wrote of the 'lowly viburnum' in his epic Aeneid he may not have appreciated its humble charms.
Action plan: CIAR BYRNE's essential jobs for your garden this week
Even if you don't have a garden, you can grow pots of basil, coriander, and mint on a kitchen windowsill to add to salads and drinks, snipping off leaves as you need them.
Secret gardens have long been magical places filled with me...how they're also symbols of an age when the world was shut out
SARAH HARDY: Dating back to Adam and Eve, walled gardens were created to be heaven on earth. Indeed, the first ones were made for the kings of Persia and given the name paradaida.
How to throw good shapes in your garden: Be savvy with shrubs to achieve sophistication, colour and form
In his foreword to a new book Shrouded in Light: Naturalistic Planting Inspired By Wild Shrublands, out now, designer Nigel Dunnett calls for a revival of shrubs.
Action plan: CIAR BYRNE's essential jobs for your garden this week
UK gardening expert Ciar Byrne says bulbs and corms that flower in summer make a colourful addition to any garden, and now is the perfect time to plant them in borders or pots.
Action plan: CIAR BYRNE's essential jobs for your garden this week
UK gardening expert Ciar Byrne says now we're in the second half of March it's time to start seed-sowing. This is the most economical way to grow your favourite plants and one of the most satisfy...
Fragrant garden favourite: Magnolias come in many guises and signal that spring is finally here...
UK gardening expert Ciar Byrne explains that there are magnolias to suit every size of garden, including deciduous and evergreen types.
Action plan: CIAR BYRNE's essential jobs for your garden this week
Getting bare root roses in the ground by the end of this month is best -before they start to grow. Planting roses while they are dormant is more economical and gives them a better start.
Mix and match: Plant flowers and veg together for an organic way of dealing with pests
The wisdom passed down through the ages is that growing compatible species together can help ward off pests, diseases and result in healthier plants.
Gardening expert shares simple 5p trick to make Mother's Day flowers last longer
Julian de Bosdari, CEO of UK plant nursery Ashridge, shares his top tips on how to make Mother's Day bouquets last longer.
ACTION PLAN: Ciar Byrne's essential jobs for your garden this week
At the recent Garden Press Event in London , UK gardening expert Ciar Byrne was impressed to see a wide range of peat alternatives on display.
Camellias take centre stage: These heroic shrubs thrive in dappled shade - and this is their finest hour
One of the loveliest shrubs in flower at this time of year is the camellia, with its eye-catching pink, white and crimson blooms, says UK gardening expert Ciar Byrne.
Bountiful balconies: CIAR BYRNE reveals how you can still grow fruit and veg in the tiniest of places
UK gardening expert CIAR BYRNE advises how it is even possible to grow your own fruit and veg on a small balcony.
ACTION PLAN: Ciar Byrne's essential jobs for your garden this week
This week, UK gardening expert CIAR BYRNE recommends getting your camera out for the queen bumblebees as they come out of hibernation and look for early flowers.
I'm a gardening expert and these harmful plant species could poison your pet - do you have any in your garden?
With spring in full flow and homeowners preparing to inject some life into their gardens, we take a look at some of the dangerous common plants that can cause illness, organ failure or even death...
ACTION PLAN: CIAR BYRNE's essential jobs for your garden this week
If your lawn has suffered over the winter and you are planning to resow sections, or even the whole area, it pays to do some preparation.
HEAD FOR THE BORDER: Don't be seduced by instant colour - ponder the merits of new displays
It is tempting to rush down to the garden centre and buy whatever is in flower. But while this is a great time to think about planting a new border, it pays to spend a little time planning first.
Top 3 essential jobs for your garden this week according to gardening expert
This week, UK gardening expert Ciar Byrne reveals how to take care of rhubarb plants.
Flowers can help with the winter blues too: Here's the first bulbs which bloom in the cold and always lift the spirits
The Romans brought the saffron crocus to Britain, but we had to wait a while longer for the ornamental winter-flowering bulbs. These grow in the wild all the way from the Balkans and Turkey...