Alex Mitchell

<p>Blooming marvel: PlantBox living wall</p>
Gardening

Gardening trends to look out for at Hampton Court Festival this week

The horticulturally starved should head to Hampton Court Festival from tomorrow, says Alex Mitchell.

7 Jul 2021
<p>Clara Widdison, with son Finn, three, wants to make her south London garden a place to relax over the summer</p>
Gardening

Eight fuss-free ways to transform a small garden in time for summer

Whether you want to entertain friends or make a cosy space, here are some quick fixes that can transform a blank canvas into a summer oasis.

1 Jun 2021
Elho Greenville pots and planters made from recycled plastic with integrated reservoirs start at £8.99 (elho. com)
Gardening

How to bring houseplants and small gardens back to life in a hurry

A long bank holiday weekend can be the perfect time to do some potting. The secret is to choose the right kind of compost.

28 May 2021
Gardening

Easy container gardening tips to brighten up small outdoor spaces

The Balcony Gardener's Isabelle Palmer reveals how to create a mini container garden — even in the smallest of spaces.

28 May 2021
<p>Geums will flower for months without deadheading </p>
Gardening

The best colourful summer plants for lazy gardeners

Having a green space doesn’t have to be as time-consuming as you might think. Here are some easy-care gardening tips for busy Londoners.

25 May 2021
<p>Sam Smith of Pot Gang</p>
Gardening

The best new grow your own veg kits for beginner urban gardeners

Natural born plant killer? Not with these new green-fingered start-ups helping novices grow their own veg

7 May 2021
<p>Holding court: garden designer Martha Krempel has used every inch of her garden to create a spacious yet intimate feel</p>
Gardening

From tiny mud pit to cool desert-inspired courtyard garden in London

How Martha Krempel turned a Zone 2 ‘mud pit’ into a desert-inspired courtyard.

30 Apr 2021
<p>Seed and be seen: using metal or wooden seed trays, such as Crocus’s, is a stylish and reusable way of sowing plants</p>
Gardening

How to create a garden from scratch for free — or a very minimal spend

Creating an outdoor oasis doesn’t have to mean spending vast amounts of money. Here’s how to green up your space for less.

23 Apr 2021
<p>Arthur Parkinson keeps costs low by saving bulbs from year to year</p>
Gardening

How to create a vibrant garden in a rented home or tiny outside space

Introducing a riot of colour to your outside space is easier than you’d expect.

15 Apr 2021
Gardening

Fast-growing flowers to plant now for a colourful garden in summer

Fast-growing, easy-care plants will reward you with a blaze of glorious colour by midsummer.

31 Mar 2021
Gardening

Five ways to prepare your garden for outdoor entertaining

Get your outside space into shape for the return of the Rule of Six in five simple steps

29 Mar 2021
Reuse and recycle: plastic-free options like this POSIpot aim to do away with single use pots
Gardening

Not all gardens are eco-friendly - here’s how to make good choices

Innovative designers and nursery bosses are leading the way to more environmentally-friendly gardening.

5 Feb 2021
Subtle scents: Lavender Hidcote on garden designer Jonathan Snow's roof terrace
Gardening

The best scented flowers, climbers and plants for small city gardens

Here’s what to make room for in even the smallest of urban gardens. 

1 Feb 2021
Gardening

Eight herbs, fruit and veg you can grow on windowsills or a balcony

Urban growers don't need a garden to grow their own produce — a windowsill will do. Here are the best varieties to try. 

4 Jan 2021
Gardening

Why now is the perfect time to plant a fruit tree in your garden

Blossom in spring, fruit in autumn, a winter perch for the birds — fruit trees just keep on giving, even in small gardens.

11 Jan 2019
Homes & Property

Five plants to keep gardens of the lazy going through winter

Get through winter with a stylish garden packed with colourful perennials, grasses and elegant evergreens

27 Dec 2020
Gardening

Five plants to keep lazy gardeners' gardens going throughout winter

Get through winter with a stylish garden packed with colourful perennials, grasses and elegant evergreens.

23 Nov 2020
Gardening

From the archive: how to transform outside space with just one plant

Kate Gould, award-winning RHS Chelsea garden designer, explains how a few well-chosen plants can turn a small garden or balcony into a relaxing retreat.

10 Jun 2019
Homes & Property

Go green in winter gardens with recyclable pots and clever planting

Innovative designers and nursery bosses are leading the way to more environmentally-friendly gardening.
1 Dec 2020
Homes & Property

Five plants to keep lazy gardeners' gardens going throughout winter

Get through winter with a stylish garden packed with colourful perennials, grasses and elegant evergreens.
23 Nov 2020
Gardening

Five top tips for keeping your garden looking its best all winter

Get through winter with a stylish garden packed with colourful perennials, grasses and elegant evergreens.

1 Nov 2019