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Book Review: Planting the Dry Shade Garden

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:26:22 GMT

Invaluable advice for improving and planting the most difficult site in your garden.

Gardening News: Five Lobelias Receive RHS Award

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:52:33 GMT

The RHS has bestowed its Award of Garden Merit on five Lobelias out of a total of over 50 entered into trials in 2011.

Gardening Article: How to Prune a Shrub

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:23:16 GMT

Pruning shrubs can be a bit daunting for the novice gardener, but a few simple rules can help you on your way to safely prune ANY shrub.

Gardening News: Slugs and Snails Top the RHS Pests List

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:08:33 GMT

Slugs and snails are the most common garden pests, damaging a wide variety of plants. It's hardly surprising then that they top the RHS' list of the top 10 garden pests.

Gardening Article: Mahonias Add Great Value to a Winter Garden

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:44:44 GMT

These evergreen shrubs can brighten up the coldest of winter days with both colour and architectural interest.

Garden Show: RHS Spring Flower Show Cardiff 2012

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:34:54 GMT

The best of Wales and the best of spring all in one must-see show. Inspirational show gardens and nature trails make it a perfect family day out.

New Plant Addition: Basil

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Basil 'Purple Ruffles'

Book Review: Tales from Titchmarsh

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:08:40 GMT

A very enjoyable collection of Alan's favourite column articles from the past 20 years of BBC Gardener's World magazine.

New Plant Addition: Anemone

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Anemone coronaria 'Sylphide' (Mona Lisa Series)

Garden Photo: 7-Spot Ladybird (Coccinella 7-punctata)

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:37:31 GMT

Photo of a 7-spotted Ladybird taken in the gardens at Hidcote Manor, Gloucestershire in late July.