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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 borage

Borage (Borago officinalis)

Borage, or starflower, is an easy-to-grow herb...

Lush green Boston fern in grey pot against white wall

Boston fern

Boston ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata) are graceful...

Close-up of pink flowering bougainvillea

Bougainvillea

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

Close-up of bromeliad with striking red flower

Bromeliad

Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae) bring a touch of the...

How to grow and care for Buddleia

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii)

Commonly known as the butterfly bush, Buddleia...

How to grow butternut squash

Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata)

Butternut squash are a late season favourite, with...

How to grow and care for Calathea

Calathea (Calathea)

Calathea do have a reputation of being tricky to...

Grey cat sniffing leaves of catnip plant

Catnip

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

How to grow and care for Cavolo Nero

Cavolo Nero (Lacinato kale)

‘Cavolo Nero’ is a variety of kale, closely...

How to grow and care for Ceanothus

Ceanothus

Ceanothus is a beautiful and eye-catching...

How to grow and care for Chard

Chard (Beta vulgaris)

Chard, or Swiss Chard, is a delicious and...

How to grow and care for cherry trees

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

Cherry trees are truly beautiful, with different...

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All the plants you need to focus on in March

What can I plant?

Cucumbers

Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus)

Peas

Peas (Pisum sativum)

how to grow strawberries

Strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa)

How to grow onions

Onions (Allium cepa)

how to grow basil

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

growing salad leaves

Salad leaves (various)

How to grow roses

Roses (Rosa)

Growing orchids

Orchids (Orchidaceae)

how to grow sweet peas

Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus)

how to grow coriander

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

how to grow spring onions

Spring onions (Scallion)

How to grow chillies

Chillies (Capsicum annuum)

How to grow potatoes

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum)

How to grow blueberries

Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum, Vaccinium angustifolium)

How to grow tomatoes

Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum)

How to grow garlic

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Love the Garden / Geranium

Geraniums and pelargoniums (Geraniaceae)

Pink Peony

Peony (Paeonia)

How to Grow Lupins

Lupins (Lupinus)

Crocosmia

Crocosmia

How to grow and care for peppermint plants

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)

How to grow and care for Geums

Geum

How to grow and care for Ceanothus

Ceanothus

How to grow and care for Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle (Lonicera)

How to grow and care for Helenium

Helenium

How to grow and care for peaches

Peach (Prunus persica)

How to grow and care for Nerine bulbs

Nerine

How to grow and care for Cosmos

Cosmos

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 Buddleia

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii)

How to grow and care for Snapdragons

Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus)

How to grow and care for Bay Trees

Bay (Laurus nobilis)

How to grow and care for an Ornamental Quince

Ornamental quince (Chaenomeles)

How to grow and care for Chard

Chard (Beta vulgaris)

How to grow and care for Asters

Aster

How to grow and care for Dianthus

Dianthus

How to grow and care for Verbena

Verbena

How to grow sorrel

Sorrel (Rumex)

How to grow borage

Borage (Borago officinalis)

How to grow and care for Anemone

Anemone

How to grow sugar snap peas

Sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum)

How to plant a tree

How to plant a tree

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

Forget-Me-Nots (Myosotis)

How to grow and care for Hollyhocks | Love the Garden

Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea)

How to grow and care for Calathea

Calathea (Calathea)

How to grow and care for Hostas

Hostas (Hosta)

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 ripe figs on fig tree branch.

Fig Tree

Close-up of Monstera deliciosa foliage

Monstera Deliciosa

Close-up of bromeliad with striking red flower

Bromeliad

Close-up of pink flowering bougainvillea

Bougainvillea

Purple flowering African violet in a pot on windowsill

African violets

Grey cat sniffing leaves of catnip plant

Catnip

Close-up of Kentia palm leaf with water droplets.

Kentia Palm

Lush green Boston fern in grey pot against white wall

Boston fern

White gardenia flower surrounded by glossy green foliage

Gardenias

Sections of harvested horseradish root and grated horseradish on a wooden table

Horseradish

What can I harvest?

how to grow basil

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

how to grow spring onions

Spring onions (Scallion)

How to grow and care for Cavolo Nero

Cavolo Nero (Lacinato kale)

How to grow and care for Bay Trees

Bay (Laurus nobilis)

More tips for March