Alex Mitchell
Gardening trends to look out for at Hampton Court Festival this week
The horticulturally starved should head to Hampton Court Festival from tomorrow, says Alex Mitchell.
How to buy the plants grown for this year's Chelsea Flower Show
Thousands of medal-winning plants are for sale online. Make a perfect summer garden and help to rescue nurseries.
Where to order plants, herbs and seeds during lockdown to grow at home
Where to order plants, herbs and seeds during lockdown to grow at home
While a lot of local nurseries have closed completely for the duration of the Covid-19 lockdown, some are delivering plants, seeds, pots and compost to your doorstep if you live nearby.
How to bring houseplants and gardens back to life before spring
The top garden trends you need to know about for 2020
The top garden trends you need to know about for 2020
Luxurious simplicity is the 2020 trend for our gardens.
The new wave of gardeners making our outside spaces eco-friendly
Prince Charles's landscape designer shares top tips on scented gardens
Prince Charles's landscape designer shares top tips on scented gardens
London’s sheltered spaces and relatively mild winters make it possible to grow some of the most delicious scents in our gardens, from shrubs and climbers to bulbs for table-top pots.
Five top tips for keeping your garden looking its best all winter
How a former Scots Guard created the ultimate high-impact tiny garden
Five ways to make even a tiny London garden pack a serious punch
Alex Mitchell visits a Chelsea winner’s compact family garden in Battersea.
The best ways to grow your own fruit and berries in small containers
The best ways to grow your own fruit and berries in small containers
From which plants grow well in pots and containers, to which strawberries to add to your hanging garden, here's how to grow fruits and berries in tight spaces.
Budget friendly ways to disguise any unsightly garden areas
Budget friendly ways to disguise any unsightly garden areas
Discover pretty, pocket-friendly camouflage for your garden clutter.
How to transform a London garden on a budget in five steps
How to transform a London garden on a budget in five steps
Architect Mark Smyth and his partner Laurent Delorme have created a space full of colour which is ideal for butterflies and bees.
