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

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

Surrounding the Tudor manor house are beautiful gardens adorned with herbaceous borders, fragrant English roses, an elephant fountain, ancient yew hedges and lush green lawns. The knot garden was ...

In styles from romantic to picturesque, gardenesque to contemporary, these idyllic gardens are laid out around the 12th-century palace and medieval ruins. They feature ancient springs, well pools, an ...

Whether you have a small or large garden, or simply a patio or balcony, container gardening offers you flexibile growing opportunities. Growing plants in containers is an easy way to create instant ...

Formerly known as Dicentra spectablilis, bleeding heart, Lamprocapnos spectabilis, is a Chinese plant bearing pink-red, heart-shaped flowers with white tips, which hang from arching flower stems in ...

Set in the heart of Windsor Great Park, this garden offers 35 acres of interlinked gardens, each coming into its own through the seasons. Highlights include the spring woodland with azaleas and ...

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 ...

Half the garden is in a former quarry with winding paths mown through wildflower meadows among native trees. The more formal areas feature colourful borders with many unusual perennials. There are ...

Spanning 50 acres and three centuries of garden history and design, this unique collection of gardens has been expertly restored and continues to be developed today. The elegant Georgian landscape ...

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 ...