Ruth Hayes

Gardening expert

Ruth is horticulturally trained, with a qualification from the Royal Horticultural Society. She has written extensively for Amateur Gardening, the world's oldest weekly gardening publication, as well as Homes & Gardens. She is an expert in ornamental plants and edible crops, and frequently writes about and photographs her own garden, which has been a work in progress since her family moved there in 2012.

Latest articles by Ruth Hayes

12 August gardening jobs to keep your garden thriving for the rest of summer

By Ruth Hayes Published

While your garden may be in full bloom, taking care of it now will help it stay looking good for longer, and help you prepare for the arrival of autumn

Garden
Dramatic purple and cerise flowers of a fuchsia

10 things to plant in May to brighten your garden borders and pots all summer long

By Ruth Hayes Published

Discover what to plant in May so you can add long-lasting colour to your garden for the months ahead

Garden
What to plant in April can include sunflowers

Don’t miss your April planting window – these 10 plants will quickly brighten your garden as the weather warms up

By Ruth Hayes Published

Plants Our top ideas for what to plant in April will give your garden a boost for the warmer weather ahead

Plants