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
Caring for your roses in winter
A rose in winter needs attention so it can delight us with perfect blooms in late spring and summer. Rose winter pruning is …
Show stopping brugmansias
This fast-growing South American plant is known for its unique blooms but they are very demanding in terms of sun and water.…
Classically lovely
Lilies are the most fabulous of flowers, colourful, fragrant, easy to grow and requiring minimal attention. Nicky Davies sin…
Born to survive
Anyone who hasn’t found it easy to keep houseplants alive can breathe easier as there is now a formal list of plants which s…
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Editor's Pick of the Week
Practical solutions like replacing high allergen plants and shrubs and employing a sensible regime …
