One of my passions is espaliering. I create very shallow hedges (less than a foot thick from front to back) of dwarf fruit trees, usually pruned to symmetrical patterns like fans or candelabras.

Alan Titchmarsh reveals a foolproof pruning guide for roses, shrubs and fruit trees, boosting blossom while protecting ...

Antonio Izumi emailed his concern for an exotic fruit tree: “I wanted to ask you about my white sapote tree, purchased about two years ago. As recommended, I planted it in full sun, yet it nearly died ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit. Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is a large South American shrub or small tree that produces a crop this time of year and makes a wonderful hedge. This ...

Bonus! Some plants attract wildlife such as butterflies, songbirds and hummingbirds, which need your help because their habitat is disappearing.

The transformation, proposed for 5 Bushmoor Crescent, is part of a broader trend towards sustainability and edible planting in private gardens across the borough. The garden makeover (ref: 25/1543/TC) ...