Blackberries require specific growing conditions to thrive in containers, and certain varieties grow better in these compact spaces than others.

Frozen berries offer the fresh taste of fruit all year, until it's time to freeze them. Fortunately, it's easy to freeze ...

Using a post and some wire, or a trellis, is the best way to train blackberries. You can buy wooden fence posts from B&Q, or try Garden Trading's Barrington Set of 3 Raspberry Stakes for £32. You ...

Be ready to move half-hardy and tender plants such as pelargoniums, some salvias and fuchsias in October. They need to be cut ...

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Despite the weather getting cooler, there are plenty of crops that can be sown now for a bountiful harvest in the coming ...

Despite the crisp autumn air and shortening days, October presents a prime opportunity for gardeners. While tidying up demands attention, the soil remains warm enough for planting. This month, you can ...

1. Ivy Ivy (Hedera helix) is one of the most valuable late-season plants for wildlife. Its small, greenish-yellow flowers ...