Yardz tends to look outwards and upwards when considering how to use outdoor space. This week the problems of basement gardens came to light with a visit to Bath. Most visitors look up at the splendour of the Georgian architecture...

Having planted my spring bedding a month ago I was suprised on returning from a few days away to find that the Muscati Misty Skys planted amongst small Buxus plants had already grown. They have formed quite a rosette of...

Here is another great Tulip for those that like something a bit different. It's Tulip Ice Cream which is on offer from www.gardeningdirect.co.uk at 14.99 for 5 bulbs. Tulips,unlike some other spring bulbs including daffodils, can be planted as...

Choosing fruit trees for small outdoor areas is not easy. There are many top fruit trees such as apples, pears, peaches and nectarines that can be grown in containers on dwarf rooting stocks. But one of the problems with these...

Composting in a small space is not easy. The very nature of composting means that you have material sitting about in some form of composting bin for a long period. Most of these composters are not very stylish. The www.keter.com...