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You can squash them, hunt them — or let predatory insects such as dragonflies and ladybirds do the dirty work for you
Courtesy, charm and rare plants abound at an event in Hex, Belgium
The economics of the allotment make little sense in pounds and pence but in terms of health and wellbeing there are many returns
Sustainable British floristry is showcased inside Horace Walpole’s ‘little Gothic castle’ in Twickenham
Crocuses, irises and tulips at varying depths can prolong the magic in a small space
They have benefits for people, pollinators and the planet, which explains why efforts are under way to fight their decline
The right mix of soil, plants and design can combat the wetter weather and sharper downpours brought by climate change
Arnold Arboretum has served the world’s gardens for 150 years, and plans to do so for centuries more
Architects are using the beneficial properties of living systems to make buildings better for occupants and the environment
The stories of a high-class landscape gardener and mass-market guru Martha Stewart intersect on a trip to the US
This beguiling plant is a climber but needs the support of wire or a companion plant to flourish
Naturalistic and chemical free is the prevailing fashion but it requires adopting philosophical and aesthetic change
Because what could be more luxurious than building your own hot box?
Vegetables are the root of a new wave of fragrances
Glasnevin and Kilmacurragh have been transformed by public funding and a newfound enthusiasm
A profusion of roses, lavender and hollyhocks eases the pain of plants that have been lost
Keith Wiley seeks to evoke thousands of years of nature at work ‘in the twinkling of an eye’
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Two Greek gardens show the wisdom of Mediterranean plantings in an age of global warming
Follow these tips to prepare plants for your absence and ensure they are thriving on your return
As RHS Wisley opens a dedicated space for its 3,000 varieties, fresh light is shed on the oddities of these mysterious plants
Picnicking at home has blissful positives, such as not carrying baskets through nettles, past cows or over electric fences
Stay cheers to summer with these bright and colourful designs
Propagating plants is not just part of the joy of gardening — it is now an economic imperative
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