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Lavender is a perennial herb that captures our eyes and nose because of its striking appearance and sweet smell. However, there are a few throwaway household items gardeners can give their lavender plant which are “essential” for their growth. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
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Four ‘detrimental’ plants to never grow near your hydrangeas as it ‘causes plant death’
As pretty as they are all on their own, gardeners can enhance the beauty of their hydrangeas by pairing them with complementary plants, but there are also some to avoid growing them near, warned one expert. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Monty Don shares plants to prune in May or risk removing next year’s blooms
Monty Don has urged gardeners to prune certain plants this month to avoid removing next year’s flowers. The gardening expert took to his blog to share the advice. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »4 no-fuss plants that ‘can’t be killed’ and ‘flower months at a time’ – two are slug-proof
Those new or struggling to get to grips with gardening will probably be on the hunt for little to no attention whilst looking amazing. Luckily, a few plants fit that criteria and can even act as a pest deterrent. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »4 plants to prune before the end of May to ‘encourage a second flush’ of flowers in summer
May is an important month for pruning as it can help encourage blooms later in the year. Here are some plants which need to be cut back before the end of the month. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Essential garden task will help your plants grow – and it’s the ‘last chance’ to do it
The following five tasks are essential for gardeners to complete before summer, including this weekly task that will make your lawn look fabulous. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »How you can enjoy plants – even if you know nothing about gardening and nature
Nature writer SIMON BARNES’ glorious new book is aimed at helping us look beyond the limits of our knowledge. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Four ‘beautiful’ but ‘uncontrollable’ invasive plants which can destroy your garden
It is a common misconception that invasive plants are weeds or ugly-looking, as many can look like beautiful flowers but gardeners can face penalties if they spread from your garden. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Four lesser-known Japanese knotweed ‘hybrid’ plants to watch out for in your garden
Japanese knotweed has several hybrids which look very similar to the origin plant. Japanese knotweed is incredibly invasive and can spread rapidly. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Monty Don advises letting plants ‘harden off’ to keep them thriving
According to gardening expert Monty Don, while May is the perfect time to plant annuals, it is important to let them “harden off”. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
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