THERE’S trouble in paradise. Recent butterfly numbers in our gardens have been so low that experts are really worried.

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Verbena rigida and Verbena bonariensis are some of the best drought-tolerant plants for beautiful displays in garden borders. Fragrant, bright purple flowers appear from summer to autumn, and they're ...

Next, we turn to Helianthus, perennial sunflowers. These stately plants are great for the back of the border as the can reach 7 to 8 feet. My personal favourite is Lemon queen which carries its ...

I was a strange child. I loved plants and growing things. If it was my birthday, I wanted a chicken. I started to rescue ...

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To say goodbye to summer bites, there's nothing like relying on natural plants with strong repellent properties. Placed in a ...

Lavender is such a gorgeous plant to have in your garden with its stunning purple flowers, and it's not that difficult to ...

Deer and rabbits tend to leave it alone because of its fuzzy, fragrant foliage and flowers. But it’s a favorite of ...

Lavender is a great addition to any garden. Here's how the little purple plant can improve your yard—and increase your resale ...

In habitually hot places like Spain and Italy, you can get the stuff cheap in supermarkets, in big bottles. It’s called ...

British horticulturist Richard Wilford’s considered planting at Kew sums up the climate crisis, drawing inspiration from ...