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A FARMER believes he has bought the UK’s “deadliest” field having discovered it was riddled with a harmful plant which is so poisonous even a tiny amount can kill a human. The Facebook account ...
Another weed that's often mistaken for henbit is purple dead nettle. This plant is closely related and shares a similar appearance to henbit, with clusters of pinkish-purple flowers and jagged ...
June is ideal for sowing biennials, says British Garden Centres. Plant foxgloves, wallflowers, hollyhocks and more now for vibrant UK gardens ...
Foxglove is a UK favourite, known for its towering spikes of purple-pink flowers that bloom from late spring to early autumn. Growing up to 2m tall, foxgloves thrive in shaded areas and woodland ...
For pink blooms, aim for a more alkaline soil with a pH around 6.0 to 6.5, while blue flowers require more acidic soil, ideally between 4.5 and 5.5. For purple hydrangeas, you need a balance so ...
These cluster flowers are easy to plant from seed. ... This pretty purple flower with paper-thin blooms, also called lunaria, gets showy in the late spring of its second year.
With their electric purple petals, these flowers look just like their name. They typically bloom in late summer and are great weed blockers as they tend to grow in clusters.
Another perennial spring flower is the lilac for its clusters of small, fragrant blooms in hues of white, purple, and pink. "Lilacs will bloom first and then will be done so the peonies can take ...
Wisteria is a popular climbing plant known for its beautiful cascades of flowers. Monty Don has shared his top tips for caring for wisteria, including the one task to do this month ...
The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the country "discourages" the use of cluster bombs. This comes after the US agrees to supply them to Ukraine.
Tightly packed clusters of blue scented flowers are loved by bees, and the plant remains evergreen all year round. Commonly known as Californian lilac, the plants surged in popularity before the ...