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Ragwort is one of the most divisive invasive wild plants in the UK. Also known as jacobaea vulgaris or ‘stinking willie’, ragwort grows across the northern hemisphere, especially in northern Eurasia. The plant itself is a wildflower that grows almost a metre high with...

As summer progressively becomes a period of dashed hopes for prolonged interludes of sunshine, it’s undeniable that at this time of year, the colder weather is edging its way into our daily lives. Luckily, however, that doesn’t mean that your garden has to suffer....

Do you need help deciding what to plant in June? Despite the British weather doing its best to remind us that summer doesn’t always necessarily mean sunshine, the long days and consistent rainfall certainly provide the perfect conditions to give freshly sowed seeds...

With the worst of the weather behind us, avid gardeners up and down the country can look forward to adding some variation to their plot for the summer by introducing a number of new plants. Whether you aim to introduce a little colour to your cosy corner of the world...

March is the month where the trees and flowers start to awaken after the long winter slumber.  As flowers, plants and trees awaken so do the weeds so remove them before they begin to take over. Below is a guide as to what flowers are best planted in March. Flowers To...