Japanese knotweed is often confused with other plants. Here's a few of the most commonly mistaken plants, plus our tips on how to tell the difference between them and Japanese knotweed. This ...

The cowslip, Primula veris, is one of the most striking native primula species. It has fresh green rosettes of crinkly oval leaves from which several flower stems are produced, each crowned by a ...

Plant Thuja plicata in a sunny spot in moist but well-drained soil. Trim hedges twice a year in spring and late summer but do check for nesting birds beforehand and leave pruning until autumn if you ...

Autumn leaves are nature's own soil improver, recycling nutrients and adding the humus that plants need to thrive. Fallen leaves in autumn are a valuable resource in the garden - they can be composted ...

Gardening can be labour intensive, but making changes to the way you deal with watering, weeding and pruning, along with clever plant choices, can make your garden more low maintenance. You can make ...

Well-stocked bird feeders help to supplement birds’ food when it's in short supply. Throughout the winter months, high-fat foods and water are in short supply but even through the spring and summer, a ...

Rose powdery mildew is a fungus that produces airborne spores from infected stems or buds on roses. After overwintering on your plants, the disease is most likely to flare up if the roots are in dry ...

Autumn is a busy season in the pruning calendar, the perfect time to remove old growth to get plants into shape. Many plants that have played a star role in borders in summer will need tidying up in ...

Join BBC Gardeners' World Magazine on Thursday 24 April, for a day of fun and learning that includes a garden tour, a seed-sowing masterclass on edible flowers, a champagne reception and a ...

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is an attractive house plant with dark green leaves and leafy red 'bracts' that surround the green-yellow flowers in December and January. They're commonly used to ...

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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is a multi-stemmed tree with purple, heart-shaped leaves with pointed tips, which turn yellow in autumn before falling. In spring it bears deep crimson, pink or ...