A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.

Newly planted lily of the valley will struggle to grow in cold, wet conditions. Plant into pots during March, then grow on under cover before planting out when the soil has warmed up. By mid-May you ...

Lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis) is a plant with a strong scent. It contains chemicals called toxic cardiac glycosides, which are poisonous. The cardiac glycosides in lily-of-the-valley ...

Combine grasses with bold textured hosta, perennial geraniums, lily of the valley, ferns and spring-flowering bulbs (spring bulbs do not like wet feet in the summer) and you can create an interesting ...

With its dainty flowers in mid to late spring, this bulb makes a wonderful companion for other spring bloomers.

Lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis, bears arching racemes of bell-shaped, white flowers with an extremely rich perfume, from late spring. Plants spread quickly in shady positions, making it an ...

Gardening is well known to be good for body and soul – it keeps you physically active and is a natural mood booster – and ...