“All major fruit tree species tend to do better with spring planting,” Slack says. But it’s important to work around frost warnings. “Potted trees, if dormant, are fine once the soil thaws,” she adds.

‘Container-grown fruit trees can be planted almost all year round as long as the soil is not frozen, waterlogged or solid from drought,’ advises Steph. ‘If they are planted late spring and summer, ...

Planting an apple tree is a delightful journey that not only enhances the beauty of your landscape but also provides the joy ...

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

If your yard has shallow soil, then you know it's not the most ideal to have. This soil type doesn't make way for your ...

As your summer garden starts to fade, it’s a good time to start planning for next year’s harvest, so why not try something new? Imagine the kinds of fruit you could harvest in future summers by ...

Usually, you don’t have to worry about the actual grafting part – most bare-root and container-grown trees are sold readily grafted, so you’ll just need to check the label to make sure you’re buying a ...

Whatever you call this season (Autumn or Fall) depends on where you are from, but after the extremely long, hot summer, it is ...

During the heat of summer, when the rain stops coming down and the ground is dry, it's a good idea to keep your lawn longer --around 4 inches. As the season changes to cooler temperatures and more ...

Temperature also plays a role. If the room is consistently too hot or too cold, the plant struggles to enter its flowering cycle. Another frequent issue is the absence of fertiliser. Orchids, like all ...

October's gentle embrace offers a gardener's dream: warm soil, cool air, and the promise of a bountiful harvest. Discover the secrets of autumn planting.