Check whether planning permission is required Check with a chartered structural engineer or surveyor that the roof will be able to take the weight of the design you have in mind If your design is ...

It’s time to clear away crops that have finished and add them to the compost heap. You can protect the soil by mulching with a layer of your own compost, which will also improve the soil ready for ...

Looking for inspiration of what to plant this autumn? We asked top gardening gurus to give their selection of the best plants ...

Our beautiful library in central London holds world-renowned collections of early printed books, the archives of the RHS, botanical art collections and modern books on the history of horticulture, ...

Windy conditions can increase moisture loss from plants Windy conditions can occur in urban/city locations as well as more exposed sites Plants that have adapted to windy conditions (e.g. with silver ...

Tender fuchsias are grown for their very attractive pendant flowers, which bloom continuously from summer to autumn. They come in an array of colours and habits, making them a useful addition to ...

RHS Flower Shows are filled with amazing garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and exclusive shopping. With something for ...

With space often at a premium, plants in urban gardens have to perform. Choose wisely, and a classy, modern garden can be yours. Bring your garden to life by choosing the right plants - then sit back ...

Bushy rose about 1.2m tall, with glossy dark green foliage, bronze-tinted when young, and lightly scented, double, bright coppery-orange flowers 9cm across, tinted scarlet on the petal edges, opening ...

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.

Sharing our passion for gardening is a key charitable aim and we want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to enjoy our inspirational Flower Shows. This guide will help you plan your day ...

'Stella' is a tufted perennial with rounded basal leaves and spreading stems bearing loose racemes of starry, light violet-blue flowers 2.5cm in width ...