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

Don’t put your gardening tools away just yet – here are 14 things you can plant in October

By Ruth Hayes Published

There’s still plenty you can sow and plant now, with these choices helping to keep your garden interesting and full of colour for the year ahead

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red hot poker flowers in a garden
13 of the best flowers to plant in September for months of colour

By Ruth Hayes Published

Make the most of September's planting opportunities with these colourful flowers, from cyclamen and chrysanthemums to bulbs that will deliver a spectacular spring display

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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

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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

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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

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