Bumper summer for butterflies
Our gardens could be on the brink of a bumper summer of butterflies, with a warm, dry spring and a very hot early summer raising hopes of an abundant season for some of the nation’s best-loved species…
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Gardening jobs for August
August is often one of the warmest and busiest months in the gardening calendar. While many plants are at their peak, it is also a time when gardens require consistent care to remain healthy and productive. Hot weather, occasional drought, and the demands of harvesting can quickly take their toll if essential maintenance is neglected. At the same time, August …
FLOWER FOCUS
Beauty without fuss
Rambling roses possess a kind of enchantment that few other garden plants can rival. They do not merely grow; they wander, c…
Flowering onions
Alliums, or flowering onions, are among the most rewarding plants a gardener can grow. With their dramatic shapes, vibrant c…
Autumn grown sweet peas
Growing sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) in autumn offers gardeners lots of good news that can lead to stronger plants, earlie…
Heavenly honeysuckles
These fabulously colourful plants, also known as woodbines provide the most powerful scent and are a magnet for wildlife. Wi…
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Practical solutions like replacing high allergen plants and shrubs and employing a sensible regime …
