Add some structure and colour to your January garden with striking winter bark and stems. When winter strips the garden of flowers and foliage, many borders can look bare. However, plenty of shrubs and trees can set the garden alight colour-wise. Others provide year-round interest through decorative winter bark and stems. With thoughtful planning, [...]

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Updated 13/06/2025 Popular in all sorts of garden designs, bark and wood chippings have many uses. In pots, borders and pathways, there are plenty of ways to incorporate bark in the garden. They can... • Suppress weeds • Be found for sale at most garden retailers • Look attractive • [...]

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You might be wondering if that plant in your garden just needs a little TLC to brighten up again, or whether it might be time to say goodbye. There is an easy way to find out if your plant is still alive, and all you need is a 10-pence piece. Watch [...]

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