Ruth Hayes

Garden pests and weeds are no match for ducks – the feathered superheroes of the gardening world

Our expert advice for sustainably creating a dream garden without using peat

Maximize your greenhouse space this winter with these expert tips

Everything you need to know about growing this low-maintenance yet beautiful hardy perennial

These essential tasks will get your backyard in shape and ready for spring

Overwintering tender plants and bulbs is an important fall task that will benefit your yard in future years

Our choice of the best flowering plants for winter pots to add color to the garden right through to the spring

These winter bloomers will add uplifting color to your baskets through the colder seasons

Are weeds ruining your lawn? Here are 4 ways to get rid of them without killing your grass

An expert guide to selecting and growing hedge roses

Discover how to choose and grow rock garden plants to create an alpine-inspired feature in your yard

Growing healthy, flower-filled roses is possible even in arid landscapes

Follow our 6 expert tips for beating hayfever in the backyard

Begin your container gardening adventure with our expert tips, inspiration and plant suggestions

Discover the best ways to protect borders and pots when your yard experiences extremes of weather

Summer gardening checklist – 11 vital jobs to guarantee a gorgeous yard

Expert advice for dodging pruning pitfalls to guarantee beautiful peony blooms every year

A new book on climate resilience will help you garden with confidence as temperatures shift

Use our spring gardening checklist to prepare your backyard for the growing season ahead

Step-by-step expert planting advice for creating a scented border to delight your nose