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 September
September – the month of transition September is one of the most rewarding months in the garden. The intense heat of summer has usually eased, the soil is still warm from months of sunshine, and autumn rainfall hopefully has just returned. These conditions create the perfect environment for planting, dividing and renovating the garden. While summer flowers may be fading, …
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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Editor's Pick of the Week
Practical solutions like replacing high allergen plants and shrubs and employing a sensible regime …
