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
There is true beauty in decay
Somerset gardener Marie Salmon has this autumn refused to tidy up her garden and seems to have learned to appreciate decay. …
Grow up!
Even a small garden arch can add height and drama but it’s the choice of plants or even vegetables which is key. It is easy …
Spheres of delight
Alliums are hugely popular for their wonderful displays of early summer flowers and now the number of cultivars has expanded…
Blooming marvellous!
Magnolias and their astonishing goblet or star-shaped flowers are perhaps the oldest genus in the world and of course the ad…
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Editor's Pick of the Week
Practical solutions like replacing high allergen plants and shrubs and employing a sensible regime …
