Plants
We’re not using the correct grass in lawns
According to David Hedges-Gower, the Chairman of the Lawn Association we don’t use the correct grass seed for lawns in the UK.
Tourism
Keukenhof 2024 opens today
The famous flower exhibition, Keukenhof, opens its doors today – exactly 75 years after it first opened for the public.
Charity
Hydrangea ‘Cherry Explosion’ to fundraise for Perennial
New addition to the ‘Plants for Perennial’ collection to raise vital funds for Perennial.
Media
The Pocket Garden Makeover
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The One Show launch a garden makeover contest to win an expert transformation of a small outdoor space.
Plants
Banksy: plight of urban nature
The latest work by the anonymous street artist and activist, Banksy is an intriguing mural that re-foliates a rather sad looking, heavily pruned tree in Islington, London.
Plants
Britain’s giant redwoods
Giant redwoods in Britain now outnumber those in their US homeland.
Plants
Sarah Raven: New pond plants range
Expert gardener and author Sarah Raven launches a new pond plants range.
Regulation
Uplift Woodland Creation Offer payments
Defra and the Forestry Commission announce significant uplift in England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) payments to increase tree planting across the country.
RHS
Paws for thought in RHS Gardens
On special RHS Walkies evenings, visitors are allowed to bring their dog(s) to stroll around RHS Gardens.
Worth a read
The slug retrospective
Intriguing article by RHS entomologist Dr Hayley Jones, shedding light on the little-known benefits slugs to (garden) ecosystems.
Wildlife
In aid of the humble mollusc
The Wildlife Trusts and RHS have joined forces to encourage people to use their gardens to take action to help support nature.
Charity
Dobbies Community Gardens
The garden centre chain, Dobbies is offering support for community and charity groups to help transform, restore or start their indoor or outdoor green spaces.
Plants
New beginnings for the Sycamore Gap tree
The National Trust’s Plant Conservation Centre report that the recovered seeds and twigs from the felled tree are showing signs of life.
People
Hear ye, hear ye… oh topiary artists of Britain
Ladder manufacturer and expert, Henchman is looking for the country’s best topiary artists to enter their inaugural Topiary Awards.
Plants
Annual plant disease ranking dominated by wet weather
The Plant Health team at RHS Science has released its annual disease ranking, revealing the most prevalent problems for gardeners in 2023.
Business
Greenwood Plants: Plant Healthy accredited
UK wholesale nursery, Greenwood Plants has been awarded ‘Plant Healthy’ certification following an audit of their six UK nursery sites.
Innovation
Scientists use AI to predict plant extinction risk
For the first time, a team of scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have predicted the extinction risk of all 328,565 known species of flowering plants.
Plants
Recovery of lost apple varieties
In association with Sanfords Orchards, the University of Bristol apple genotyping research project will be sampling heritage varieties from RHS Rosemoor to help recover lost West Country apples.
Health
Counting butterflies reduces anxiety
Research conducted by the University of Derby in association with Butterfly Conservation reveals that counting butterflies reduces anxiety by almost 10%.
Plants
Peter Beales Roses to unveil new ‘With Courage’ rose
New charity rose and lifesaving-themed Great Pavilion display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to commemorate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary
