August is a betwixt and between month when plants that flower profusely during early to midsummer have died down. And then the late summer flowering plants are only just starting to come into flower. Bad weather will also hold back flowers. This is an ideal time to walk around the garden and assess what [...]

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Growing container plants is ideal for surrounding yourself with plants when you have a patio, balcony or small space. They add instant height to a space creating focal points and/or privacy. And they have the added advantage of being moveable around the space. Container gardening - the basics The amazing thing [...]

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Pests and diseases like Box Blight and Box Moth Caterpillar may have caused some damage to your Buxus sempervirens. Therefore, find out some of my favourite alternatives to box hedge. Common box hedge has been a popular hedging plant for many years. Because they provide ample screening, and cope well with pruning regularly. Also, [...]

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Why do you need to know if your plant is harmful? I was recently asked to visit the Poison Garden in Alnwick, for ITV's This Morning. A new exhibit was being added to the garden. Whilst reporting on the flora in the garden along with the new arrival (Gympie-Gympie Plant), I started [...]

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