Carnations and Pinks

It's my humble opinion that no garden is complete without the Dianthus family. Whether you're a fan of the green carnation, the cinnamon scented Pink or the sugary Sweet William, or some of the tiny and delicate rock garden Dianthus, there's something for everybody in the species. And by and large, they're easy to grow perennials that will delight for year after year.

Basic Pruning

Pruning is carried out for one of the following purposes: to remove dead, decayed, diseased or broken branches, to eliminate unwanted growth or suckers, to improve the shape of the plant and to produce new growth for flowers, blossoms and fruit.

What to Plant in A Rock Garden

The building of a rock garden is real drudgery, so isn't it good to know that when you've put in all that hard labour the fun can really begin.

A Garden Without a Lawn

Most of us inherit a lawn when we buy our homes, but there is no reason to keep it. There is no law that says you have to have grass! A more Mediterranean look to the garden can provide interest and colour without requiring the level of care and watering that a lawn needs.

9 Essential Gardening Tools

If you're starting your gardening life - these are the nine things you need to make your plot beautiful.

Japanese Knotweed: curse of the alien species

Importing tiny insects to tackle Britain's Japanese knotweed problem could easily backfire on us, warns Michael Leapman.

Gardening questions: 42-50 - Matt Jackson answers lawn questions

The quest for the perfect lawn can become an obsession. Matt Jackson answers a few of your most pressing concerns.

What is the psyllid?

Millions of sap-sucking insects are to be introduced to control Japanese knotweed. But what kind of insect is the new gardener's friend?

Gardening: the latest gardening news and best gardening advice

Gardening news and advice from the Telegraph. Your source for gardening news, advice from our experts and help on how to grow plants and vegetables

Gardening: the latest gardening news and best gardening advice

Importing tiny insects to tackle Britain's Japanese knotweed problem could easily backfire on us, warns Michael Leapman.

Japanese Knotweed: curse of the alien species

The quest for the perfect lawn can become an obsession. Matt Jackson answers a few of your most pressing concerns.