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At marshy ponds from Mexico to Panama, this odd shorebird is common. Its long toes allow it to run about on lily pads and ...

PHUKET: Tim Haddon is on a mission to change his life, and hopefully the lives of others. In six months, Tim, under the guidance of his trainer, Darren Hancock aims to change from a man with heart ...

All Asians prize water in their gardens – from the humble pot in the front yard, with its mandatory water lily and darting ...

Greenery is only part of your landscaping, especially if you have a water feature too. You can use this gravel to make your ...

As somebody who values the simple pleasures in life, you’re likely well aware of the benefits a wildlife-friendly garden ...

January is a great time to sow flower seeds like sweet Williams, verbenas, and delphiniums. It’s also great to refresh beds ...

Plant in pots or bare soil, 30cm apart, with any long roots splayed outwards so they are only just buried. Water well. They should put on growth a few weeks before those growing outside. How to grow: ...

In a hydroponic system — like the AeroGarden and Rise Gardens models — plants grow in a tank of water enriched with fertilizer. Your plants’ roots have more room to stretch out, and you have ...

Common Plants That Are Illegal to Grow in Your Backyard in the US. When planning your backyard garden, it is important to know that not every plant is allowed. Some plants, whil ...

Temperatures may have plummeted, but we’ve got seasonal ideas to challenge your green fingers, inspired by our Winter Garden at Wakehurst. A visit to our Winter Garden will get you fizzing with ideas ...

Christopher Bailey: Hi, this is Christopher Bailey, Arts and Health Lead of the World Health Organization, here to talk today about the healing power of art, in this case, with Monet's Water Lilies. I ...