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…
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…
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, …
A rose in winter needs attention so it can delight us with perfect blooms in late spring and summer. Rose winter pruning is …
This fast-growing South American plant is known for its unique blooms but they are very demanding in terms of sun and water.…
Lilies are the most fabulous of flowers, colourful, fragrant, easy to grow and requiring minimal attention. Nicky Davies sin…
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…
Practical solutions like replacing high allergen plants and shrubs and employing a sensible regime …