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Looking for a specific growing guide for your fruit & veg? On this page you can find all our growing guides — so whatever the season, and whatever you're growing, you'll find the tips and advice you need.

How to grow and care for Asters

Aster

Asters are perennials which produce lots of...

How to grow Gypsophila (Baby Breath)

Baby’s breath (Gypsophila)

Gypsophila has earned its nickname from the sweet...

How to grow and care for Bay Trees

Bay (Laurus nobilis)

A slow-growing and easy-to-care-for plant, the bay...

Close-up of begonia with double orange flowers and dark green leaves

Begonias

Begonias are cherished in UK gardens and homes for...

Close-up of pink flowering bougainvillea

Bougainvillea

With its bright colours and light, airy appearance...

How to grow and care for Buddleia

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii)

Commonly known as the butterfly bush, Buddleia...

Grey cat sniffing leaves of catnip plant

Catnip

Catnip is widely recognized as the plant that can...

How to grow and care for Ceanothus

Ceanothus

Ceanothus is a beautiful and eye-catching...

Crocosmia

Crocosmia

Crocosmia bring flashes of bright colour and...

How to grow and care for Dianthus

Dianthus

You may have heard of Carnations, Sweet Williams...

How to grow and care for Euphorbias

Euphorbia

Hailing from a diverse range of habitats/regions...

How to Grow and Care for Forget-Me-Not flowers

Forget-Me-Nots (Myosotis)

The vibrant blue flowers of Forget-Me-Nots make...

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All the plants you need to focus on in February

What can I plant?

How to grow roses

Roses (Rosa)

Growing orchids

Orchids (Orchidaceae)

How to grow raspberries

Raspberries (Rubus idaeus)

How to grow chillies

Chillies (Capsicum annuum)

How to grow blueberries

Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum, Vaccinium angustifolium)

Avocado

Avocado (Persea americana)

Love the Garden / Geranium

Geraniums and pelargoniums (Geraniaceae)

Lilac

Lilac (Syringa)

How to Grow Lupins

Lupins (Lupinus)

How to grow and care for Geums

Geum

How to grow and care for Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle (Lonicera)

How to grow and care for peaches

Peach (Prunus persica)

How to grow and care for Euphorbias

Euphorbia

How to grow and care for cherry trees

Cherry (Prunus subg. Cerasus, Prunus sect. Microcerasus)

How to grow and care for Snapdragons

Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus)

How to grow and care for an Ornamental Quince

Ornamental quince (Chaenomeles)

How to grow and care for Dianthus

Dianthus

How to plant a tree

How to plant a tree

How to grow and care for Calathea

Calathea (Calathea)

Rubber plant in a pot on the table in modern living room

Rubber Plant

Close-up of glossy green ZZ plant foliage

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Flowering white star magnolia tree against a blue sky

Magnolia

Red anthurium flowers and glossy green leaves

Anthurium

Golden Pothos plant in pot on table near window with copper watering can

Pothos

Close-up of Monstera deliciosa foliage

Monstera Deliciosa

Close-up of bromeliad with striking red flower

Bromeliad

Purple flowering African violet in a pot on windowsill

African violets

Close-up of Kentia palm leaf with water droplets.

Kentia Palm

Lush green Boston fern in grey pot against white wall

Boston fern

What can I harvest?

how to grow basil

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

How to grow and care for Bay Trees

Bay (Laurus nobilis)

How to grow and care for Chard

Chard (Beta vulgaris)

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