Pot up spring bulbs now

For people who have no earth to garden, pots on the balcony or patio may be the only way to grow plants.

Zen gardens bring peace to the home

Zen Buddhism has inspired urban living. Calm, meditative aspects of this practice have spilled over into homes, inspiring the implementation of Zen gardens and transforming both indoor and outdoor spaces...

Putting your garden to bed

If you've chosen wisely, late season colours should be blazing in your garden now: golden hostas, fiery burning bushes, rich purple asters and red switch grasses. These autumn jewel tones are meant...

Painting with bulbs

Of all gardening activities, planting bulbs is my favourite. It is satisfying on so many levels. For one thing, bulbs are pretty much surefire things. As long as you don't push them into soggy or waterlogged...