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
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 …
