Gardening News

Japanese Knotweed: curse of the alien species

Importing tiny insects to tackle Britain's Japanese knotweed problem could easily backfire on us, warns Michael Leapman.

10 Mar 2010 06:53

Gardening questions: 42-50 - Matt Jackson answers lawn questions

The quest for the perfect lawn can become an obsession. Matt Jackson answers a few of your most pressing concerns.

09 Mar 2010 14:22

What is the psyllid?

Millions of sap-sucking insects are to be introduced to control Japanese knotweed. But what kind of insect is the new gardener's friend?

08 Mar 2010 14:41

Insects to be brought in to control Japanese Knotweed

A superweed that has been the bane of gardeners across the UK for more than a century has finally met its match - a tiny bug from Japan.

08 Mar 2010 14:12

The Gardens of Japan: earthly paradise

Japan's social history can be traced through Kyoto's gardens, finds Helena Attlee.

08 Mar 2010 16:30

Gardening questions: 35-41 - Ursula Buchan's tips on problems with trees and shrubs

Ursula Buchan answers questions on your trees, shrubs, soft-fruit pests and planting.

08 Mar 2010 14:57

Gardening questions: 30-34 - philosophical answers by Mary Keen

Life, death, and the big picture: your questions to Mary Keen are often a matter of philosophy.

07 Mar 2010 17:59

Gardening questions: 23-29 - Sarah Raven on flower gardens and the veg patch

Sarah Raven answers questions on keeping flower borders and the kitchen garden in good repair.

07 Mar 2010 10:54

Save your dahlias from earwigs

Sarah Raven's tip for protecting your dahlias from earwigs.

07 Mar 2010 10:51

Protecting tulips from pests and diseases

Sarah Raven's tips on protecting your tulips from grey squirrels and tulip fire.

07 Mar 2010 10:30

Gardening questions: 16-22 answered by the RHS on pests, diseases and chemical usage

The Royal Horticultural Society advisory service answers questions on pests, diseases and using chemicals in gardens.

06 Mar 2010 15:34

Meanwhile, plots are few; peat-free - missed or forgotten? Bulbs to Amsterdam

Gardening insider Matthew Appleby ponders the state of horticulture.

05 Mar 2010 16:45