Ask any iris lover which one is their favorite and you will most likely get an indirect answer. That’s probably a result of the multitude of colors, bloom periods and species available. How would a ...

One of the joys of having a pond or water feature in your garden is that you can grow plants that won’t grow anywhere else. I studied horticulture in the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin where, in ...

Perfect for experienced and novice gardeners alike, this June bloomer is reliable, rugged and easy to grow and look after. And there's plenty of variety to choose from: there are some 300 species in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apart from the environmental benefits of adding a pond to your garden, the magical pairing of plants and water creates a sweet haven of ...

JOSH BYRNE: If you've got a water feature in your garden, you might be having a hard time keeping the water clean, so why not let the plants do the work? One of the main problems with garden ponds is ...

My pick of the aquatic plants you'll need to create a healthy, happy ecosystem Pre-eminent garden pond plant: water lily Last week we took a look at how to create water features for your outdoor ...

One reader asks how to divide up bearded irises to produce healthier blooms. Another questions what to look for when buying spring blooming bulbs. Two garden experts share their advice. Darlene F. of ...

Mini ponds can be made from plant pots, old sinks, buckets – anything that can hold water (Credit: Heather Stuckey) When the BBC's Katherine Latham made a pond with just a plant pot, some rocks and a ...