Beloved show Birds of a Feather was a hit with viewers for over 30 years, becoming instantly famous with one of the most recognisable theme tunes around. The BBC show first aired in 1989 ...

Hardy perennials are the lifeblood of the UK’s 30 million gardens – and there are species to suit all aspects, soil types and seasons ...

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Asparagus ferns, despite not being true ferns but members of the lily family, are popular choices for indoor greenery thanks to their delicate, feathery foliage. However, these beauties require ...

You may have trouble growing veg under trees with a very dense leaf and spreading structure, such as apricots, but more upright trees with feathery foliage will allow more light through.

This unique form of mahonia produces soft, feathery foliage unlike any other mahonia. 'Soft Caress' was discovered in 2001 by ItSaul Plants, LLC of Georgia as a naturally occurring whole-plant ...

This unique form of mahonia produces soft, feathery foliage unlike any other mahonia. 'Soft Caress' was discovered in 2001 by ItSaul Plants, LLC of Georgia as a naturally occurring whole-plant ...

The rounded leaves can be plain green or silvered, and the flowers go from magenta to pink through to blush-white. You can pick your favourites, and they’ll need an open sunny position once planted.

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The air is warm and thick with humidity, carrying the earthy scent of wet leaves and soil. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in scattered beams, while ferns and seedlings carpet the forest ...