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Japanese Knotweed: curse of the alien species

Importing tiny insects to tackle Britain's Japanese knotweed problem could easily backfire on us, warns Michael Leapman.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:53:42 +0000

Gardening questions: 42-50 - Matt Jackson answers lawn questions

The quest for the perfect lawn can become an obsession. Matt Jackson answers a few of your most pressing concerns.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:22:19 +0000

What is the psyllid?

Millions of sap-sucking insects are to be introduced to control Japanese knotweed. But what kind of insect is the new gardener's friend?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:41:25 +0000

Insects to be brought in to control Japanese Knotweed

A superweed that has been the bane of gardeners across the UK for more than a century has finally met its match - a tiny bug from Japan.

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:12:43 +0000

The Gardens of Japan: earthly paradise

Japan's social history can be traced through Kyoto's gardens, finds Helena Attlee.

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:30:47 +0000

Gardening questions: 35-41 - Ursula Buchan's tips on problems with trees and shrubs

Ursula Buchan answers questions on your trees, shrubs, soft-fruit pests and planting.

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:57:03 +0000

Gardening questions: 30-34 - philosophical answers by Mary Keen

Life, death, and the big picture: your questions to Mary Keen are often a matter of philosophy.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:59:29 +0000

Gardening questions: 23-29 - Sarah Raven on flower gardens and the veg patch

Sarah Raven answers questions on keeping flower borders and the kitchen garden in good repair.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:54:39 +0000

Save your dahlias from earwigs

Sarah Raven's tip for protecting your dahlias from earwigs.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:51:45 +0000

Protecting tulips from pests and diseases

Sarah Raven's tips on protecting your tulips from grey squirrels and tulip fire.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:30:21 +0000

Gardening questions: 16-22 answered by the RHS on pests, diseases and chemical usage

The Royal Horticultural Society advisory service answers questions on pests, diseases and using chemicals in gardens.

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:34:30 +0000

Meanwhile, plots are few; peat-free - missed or forgotten? Bulbs to Amsterdam

Gardening insider Matthew Appleby ponders the state of horticulture.

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:45:27 +0000

Gardening questions: 1-15 answered by Helen Yemm

Helen Yemm answers the top 15 most frequently asked gardening questions.

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:22:45 +0000

How to prune ornamental shrubs

Helen Yemm tells readers the best way to pruning your garden well.

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:22:36 +0000

Making compost

Helen Yemm describes the best way to make compost.

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:21:18 +0000

Caring for roses

Helen Yemm describes how to care for your roses.

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:20:53 +0000

Birdsong beats balloon squeaks as best alarm

Birdsong is the best sound to wake up to in the morning, according to a survey of the nation's favourite alarm tones.

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:52:13 +0000

Alan Titchmarsh: don't be frightened of your garden

Alan Titchmarsh reveals his biggest gardening mistake

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:36:58 +0000

On the property market: houses with stunning gardens, plus the best of the rest

What we're looking for on the property market this week: houses with a garden to delight in.

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:50:32 +0000

Grow your own vegetables in the local skip

Gardeners will be able to grow cabbages in skips on building sites and tomatoes in hospital car parks under Government plans to increase the amount of land available for grow-your-own vegetables.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:11:36 +0000