UK gardening expert Ciar Byrne says April is a great time to plant perennials - those plants that return annually to bloom as ...

April is a crucial time for hydrangeas, but if you see your plants looking a bit sorry there is one simple, yet effective, ...

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Hydrangeas make a gorgeous addition to any garden with their large ... companion plant is hostas. These shade loving shrubs have the same needs as hydrangeas and their big fleshy leaves will ...

The sound of birdsong is one of the joys of the season, but bird feeders can attract more than just our small feathered ...

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It is an ideal time to make the most of our gardens but it also brings the start of hay fever season, which can make it ...

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Brightly coloured Dutch iris is sold as a cut flower and, when planted in gardens, blooms in summer, producing large flowers ... May and June. Plant iris bulbs (bulbous irises) in autumn, typically ...

Read the paper: Leaf absorption contributes to accumulation of microplastics in plants Plants can absorb plastic particles directly from the air. Particles in the air can enter leaves through ...