Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is a type of grass that is widely used for garden lawns. The reason perennial ryegrass is good for this purpose is because it's hardy, germinates quickly from seed ...

Ginger lilies are exotic perennials with bold foliage and spikes of bright flowers. They are often used in tropical style borders in combination with other dramatic plants, such as large-leaved cannas ...

Well-stocked bird feeders help to supplement birds’ food when it's in short supply. Throughout the winter months, high-fat foods and water are in short supply but even through the spring and summer, a ...

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is an attractive house plant with dark green leaves and leafy red 'bracts' that surround the green-yellow flowers in December and January. They're commonly used to ...

Solar lights are environmentally friendly lighting and with a good set, you can create an ambience that lets you enjoy your garden long after dark. Powered by solar panels, they absorb daylight and ...

The sparrowhawk is one of our smallest birds of prey. The male is around the size of blackbird and has blue-grey back and ...

This article has been checked for horticultural accuracy by Oliver Parsons. The bonus of owning a spider plant is that it’s easy to grow more. A mature spider plant will produce stems with a baby ...

Nevada, USA, is more than just gambling and cacti, editor Kevin Smith takes a road trip across the state to find the best ...