Capitalize on every inch of your backyard, from sun to shade, with these ground cover ideas to fill otherwise empty areas.

Dahlias add color to the garden but take time to bloom. Plant this flowering groundcover, and you'll have no shortage of ...

Roses pair beautifully with a wide range of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vines. Some rose companions provide contrasting ...

Dillon says it's her favorite full-sun perennial to grow, and neighbors frequently ask her about this flower. "I grow ...

From planting sprouted corms to when to cut blooms for a vase, here's everything you need to know about growing and caring ...

The Royal Horticultural Society’s chief horticulturist Guy Barter shares his top tips for getting your outdoor space in order ...

APRIL is the perfect time to sow sun loving tomatoes and other veggies. Here, green-fingered gardening expert Olga Grieves gives Natalie Clarke her insider’s guide to turning seeds into delicious ...

Murlough National Nature Reserve is home to one of the most stunning beaches in County Down and there are paths running ...

This ancient woodland and nature reserve managed by Lancashire Wildlife Trust, is transformed with blue blooms in the spring and it's a wonderfully peaceful location for a walk. In addition to azure ...

They're best used in spring and autumn when the soil is warm and moist ... damp spots such as pots and under the leaves of ground-cover plants. Keep weeds down and clear away dead plants and rubbish.

"There is a cultivar, ColorBlast™ Watermelon Punch, with a very bright pink and red flower that's really cool-looking," says ...