Experts returning to judge flower show

EYE FOR DETAIL: Andy Allen and Bill Simpson return as judges for the 2013 City of Worcester Flower Show.

8:43am Monday 20th May 2013

Work is already going on behind the scenes for Worcester’s eighth annual event later this summer

A wing and a prayer

BEE WISE: Putting certain plants in your garden can encourage and nourish bees and help them survive.

11:38am Tuesday 7th May 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON says there are plenty of ways to help our dwindling bees

Swedish simplicity

SHARP LINES: One of the designs by award-winner Ulf Nordfjell.

2:42pm Monday 29th April 2013

Designer ULF NORDFJELL talks about the structure behind his award-winning gardens

Spring into action

Boost your lawn this spring

11:39am Thursday 25th April 2013

There’s still time to give your lawn a boost after the brutally cold start to the season, says HANNAH STEPHENSON

Time to grow

BEAN THERE: Cleve West says it’s not unusual to clock up a 12-hour day.

10:27am Monday 15th April 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON meets award-winning garden designer Cleve West, who admits he’s been neglecting his allotment

Prettiest patios

RAIN-TOLERANT: The Pelargonium ‘Pacific Black Knight’ will continue to flower throughout the summer.

9:10am Monday 8th April 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON has some top tips for container planting and the best displays this season

Prune for perfection

TIME TO GET SNIPPING: Rose bushes need to be trimmed into a neat and tidy shape for the nicest flowers.

10:50am Monday 25th March 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON says now might be the time to pay attention to your roses for the best blooms later this year

Sowing the seeds

MAKING THE CUT: Your lawn could be looking like a bowling green.

3:18pm Tuesday 19th March 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON has some top tips for a luscious lawn this summer

Contain yourself

Contain yourself

10:36am Monday 11th March 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON talks to The One Show’s gardening expert about patio planting

Keep mum happy

NOTHING SAYS ‘I LOVE YOU MUM’ LIKE A HEDGE TRIMMER: Splash out on a great gift this Mother’s Day

2:41pm Monday 4th March 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON has a round-up of the best gardening gifts on the market

Hedging your bets

IT’S A SNIP: Beginners of topiary should start with a simple box ball or bay pyramid that has already been trained to shape and keep it that way by trimming it. Topiary can add interest to your garden all year round.

9:13am Monday 25th February 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON says topiary is a dead cert when it comes to formal gardens

Gardening leave

2:47pm Monday 18th February 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON explores special breaks for green-fingered holidaymakers

Growing inspiration

Grow Your Own Crops In Pots by Kay Maguire

10:13am Monday 11th February 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON leafs through the best of the books offering ideas for spring

Love is all around

ARCH FRIEND: Climbing roses on an archway create a touch of romance

2:53pm Monday 4th February 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON on a romantic garden which will last a lot longer than a bunch of flowers

Outside help

YOU CAN HELP: The cold snap has left some birds struggling for food.

11:01am Tuesday 29th January 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON examines what’s on offer for bird-tables and feeders

Rising damp

WASTED: How blight affects the stem, leaves and tuber.

11:48am Monday 21st January 2013

Persistent wet weather is threatening rare potato varieties. HANNAH STEPHENSON reports

Protect against disease

SAVED: A mature ash tree in woodland in Studley, Warwickshire.

3:46pm Monday 14th January 2013

HANNAH STEPHENSON offers gardeners a guide to ash dieback

Time to plan ahead

WINDING: A garden path doesn’t have to be in a straight line.

12:43pm Monday 7th January 2013

Gather ideas and start designing your perfect garden, says HANNAH STEPHENSON

Keeping it real

CROP: According to a Which? report, less than one in five of us will have a real Christmas tree this year.

10:59am Monday 3rd December 2012

HANNAH STEPHENSON says the right tree can make all the difference at Christmas

Gardening gifts

PERSONAL: A novelty kneepad.

9:32am Monday 26th November 2012

HANNAH STEPHENSON takes a look at the presents to suit all budgets

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