As a kind of beginner-turned-improver at allotmenteering, people often ask me what to grow first, where to start, what can they do in a small space etc. Well, if I…
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For a long-lasting and beautiful privacy hedge, plants just can’t be beat. There are varieties of evergreen and deciduous plants that will work well to create a privacy screen. Before…
Just like people, plants can get dehydrated, sunburned and even severely injured by intense sunlight. Your options for protecting plants depend on whether they will be vulnerable for only limited…
Japanese knotweed is a problematic weed that grows approximately 3 metres (10 feet) high and has reddish purple speckled stems and stalks. The leaves of the plant are broad, and…
With Japanese Knotweed identification, the different seasons bring out different characteristics of the plant. The growing season for Japanese knotweed is usally from April to October but with mild winters…
English laurels that are compact or dwarf like are a species of the laurel shrub. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark broadleaf foliage. It is commonly used as…
Poppies comes is a variety of different types. Their scientific name is Papaveraceae, ranging from the golden California poppy to the more common Oriental poppies in red, orange, pink and white with…
Poppies are versatile, show-stopping plants that include several varieties, from the big, bold Oriental poppy, which can grow as tall as 4 feet, to the demure Alpine poppy, topping out…
Gardeners often look for easy-to-grow plants that will allow them to enjoy the gardening experience without a great deal of maintenance or die-off. Fortunately, there are many kinds of plants,…
Large leaf plants bring a tropical look to the garden. Large leaves with rich texture and deep lobes add interest to the garden, even when the plants aren’t in bloom.…