Growing shrubs in containers is also a good opportunity to try plants that you might not be able to grow elsewhere in your garden as you can create bespoke planting conditions. For example ...

Hedges are one of the oldest forms of land management - it is thought that Neolithic tribes used hedges 6000 years ago to ...

Pruning informal hedges depends on when they flower. Lavender, fuchsia, roses and other plants that flower on the current year's wood are best pruned in early to mid-spring, while those that ...

Hedge planting can be transformational in any space. Instead of dull fencing or lifeless walls, adding a verdant accent to your boundaries is not only attractive, but it is also good for wildlife ...

February is a month when gardens start to come back to life after a long winter and the first signs of the new season start to appear. While spring may still be another month away yet, there is ...

Jamie Shipley, garden expert and managing director at Hedges Direct, cautioned: "Winter is usually the best time to prune as the plants are dormant and there is little activity within their system.

According to gardening experts, households with beech or hazel trees and hedges in their garden should make sure they are pruned this month. This is because these plants are dormant at this time ...