From tropical train stations to vast parks, Spain’s capital, Madrid, is a city built for nature lovers, with endless trees and plenty of shady spots to enjoy the views. Sydney James explores its green ...

Witch hazel has scented flowers that can be vivid orange, yellow or red, standing out on any grey January day. Plants such as ...

Use bubble insulation as an internal curtain to divide your greenhouse up into smaller areas. Fix tightly around the roof and ...

Pottering in the greenhouse is a great way to stave off winter blues. Tidy up overwintering pelargoniums, have a go at ...

Secateurs are an indispensable tool, essential for tidying up around the garden. While tools like hedge trimmers and other cordless garden tools are ideal for taking on heavy-duty tasks, secateurs are ...

Watering can be an everyday task in summer, but to ensure you use only the water you need, and that it goes just where you want it, a spray gun attached to the end of your hose is an essential piece ...

Many house plants are native to jungle or forest conditions, growing on the ground or as epiphytes beneath the tree canopy. They're therefore used to low light levels and will thrive in a shady spot ...

Advice about how to watch garden birds in winter and recognise when they need extra care. Birdwatching from indoors is a ...

Hebes root easily from softwood cuttings, particularly in the summer. Once you've taken your hebe cuttings, place them in a propagator or in a tray on the windowsill with a clear polythene bag as a ...

Take an elephant garlic bulb and divide it into cloves. Plant each clove into well-prepared, weed-free soil, with its pointed end up, 10-15cm deep. Space the cloves 20-30cm apart so they have plenty ...

The leaves of some cultivars develop a red tinge when exposed to sunlight. In time, Crassula ovata may bear small, star-shaped pink or white flowers, often in winter. It's also a good air purifier.