Dedicated to her ex-husband: details of Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” clip revealed online
A week ago, the singer released the song “Flowers” and a candid music video for it. As it turned out, the composition is dedicated to her ex-husband….
More than five thousand lilies were planted on the square in Kyiv (photo)
On Tuesday, May 24, five thousand lilies were planted on Kharkovskaya Square in Kyiv. In total, the flowers covered 200 sq. m area. More than five thousand…
What plants grow best in the shade: vegetables, bushes, flowers that love shade
May is the month of active work in the garden and dacha, when greens, vegetables, and flowers are sown and planted. What plants grow best in the…
The Netherlands bloomed with the colors of the Ukrainian flag: hectares of blue and yellow flowers appeared on the fields
Florists even managed to deceive genetics and created flowers that are contrary to nature. In support of Ukraine, a local company has grown tulips of the same…
The best evergreen shrubs to plant in the garden for privacy
Cotoneaster microphyllus var. thymifolius is covered in small white flowers, followed by small red fruits in the autumn. Tolerant of most garden situations, it has a height…
How to be a container gardener all year round and experiment with plants, colours and styles
I do general watering either early in the morning, or at dusk, both very special times in the garden, and judge the amount by the look of…
Gardening jobs to do in April: a guide to borders, wildlife gardening and vegetable plots
This is the perfect time to divide and replant any perennials that flower late in the summer, such as echinaceas, heleniums and Michaelmas daisies, giving them plenty…
Daffodils chopped down over ‘totally bonkers’ fears children will eat them
A Roselyon Play Park Committee spokesman said it was “preposterous’’. He said: “Are they going to put signs up saying don’t eat the daffodils next? This is…
The truth about growing hellebore hybrids in your garden
I have also said H. x hybridus is perfect for dry shade, as I grow sweeps of them intermingled with bulbs and other herbaceous plants under my…
How to grow dahlias successfully in your garden
Over the years I have learnt that dahlias, like delphiniums, need a few key factors to thrive. We shouldn’t be planting out dahlias until the end of…
How to grow maximum veg in a minimum garden space
Urban homes increasingly don’t have gardens, but many do have a small outside space such as a balcony, patio, or concrete front yard with space for some…
How to create the cottagecore look in your garden in one day
There are many reasons to stake or support plants, and certain garden situations lend themselves to certain techniques and materials. Border supports Many border stalwarts have a…
How to keep cut flowers alive: six expert gardening tips for long-lasting vases
3. Make your own flower food In a 30cm (1ft) tall vase, use one teaspoon of bleach or a good slurp – about five tablespoons – of…
The 10 best daffodils for beautiful spring bouquets – and how to make them last longer
With the sun starting to make itself felt and the days lengthening, March is when I feel my spirits lifting. I, and it seems many gardeners, have…
Not all slugs are bad for your garden – here’s why
There’s been an unexpected about-turn in the super tanker known as the Royal Horticultural Society. Their view on slugs and snails has done a full somersault, despite…
The best seeds and plug plants to sow now for a spectacular summer display
My main way of preventing this is by sowing most of my annual seeds in late spring – very few seed packets are opened until the middle…
How to get your garden ready for summer – in just two hours
Annuals such as clary sage, briza, nigella and atriplex are perfect plants for beginners and can be sown direct into the soil from March. It’s best to…
Summer flowers to grow from seed from around the world
Most recently, I have fallen for its exquisite native aquilegias, which, like the American landscape itself, vary enormously from one end of the country to the other….
How can I grow sweet potatoes in pots?
If you love your garden but need advice on how to keep it looking lush and welcoming all year round, top head gardener Tom Brown can help. In…
No need for a stately home… how gardeners are taking topiary mainstream
Her mesmerising Instagram feed is full of the most extraordinary topiary shapes, usually set artistically in front of a dark grey backdrop. From Dalí-esque clouds to narrow,…
The 10 best snowdrop varieties to plant in your garden
Another six-petalled snowdrop, but the shorter-stemmed flowers open to form Tiffany-style lamps. Margaret Owen, the late and much-missed galanthophile, found it in a Shropshire churchyard and named…
Gardening in February: what to plant, prune and tidy in your garden this month
Fruit trees There is still time to plant other fruit trees. My favourite fruit is dwarf quince, perfect for a small garden, which blossoms voluptuously in spring…
My garden is so bleak in winter, what can I grow for more colour?
If you love your garden but need advice on how to keep it looking lush and welcoming all year round, top head gardener Tom Brown can help. In…
How to prepare your garden for spring
Fergus, our painter, finished all of the outside paintwork – doors, window frames, greenhouses, water butts, plant containers and more – at the end of autumn 2021. …
How to get your garden blooming in time for summer – in just two hours
Annuals such as clary sage, briza, nigella and atriplex are perfect plants for beginners and can be sown direct into the soil from March. It’s best to…