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Garden centres have “no excuse” for selling peat, claims Britain’s head gardener.
Monty Don, the Gardeners’ World presenter, became embroiled in a row on Twitter after he told his 24,000 fans: “If you cannot find peat-free compost, make a fuss. Garden centres care only about the money – tell them they are losing a sale.”
But a representative of Stratford Garden Centre…
A scientist has created what could be the most environmentally-friendly lawn in the country – but your kids won’t be able to play football on it.
Lionel Smith, a PhD researcher at the University of Reading’s School of Biological Sciences, is championing a new concept of ‘grass-free lawns’.
Instead of laying turf or putting down grass seed, Lionel uses perennial forbs: soft-stemmed…
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Raking is gardeners’ most hated outdoor task – with Brits ranking it as a never-ending chore.
Over 500 gardeners were asked to identify the task they least looked forward to.
Behind raking came tidying-up the garden and trimming hedges, in second and third place respectively.
A spokesman for GardeningExpress.co.uk, which carried out the study, said: “It’s no surprise to see some of the…
There is a “desperate need” for a good TV gardening show, former Ground Force builder Tommy Walsh has said.
Landscape expert Tommy is working on a “mix of a quiz show and gardening show” – and is hoping that telly producers give his new format the thumbs-up.
“You’d have to win a garden of your dreams in a quiz,” said Tommy.
“A dream design…
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has called on gardeners to dig deep and help save sick kids living in poverty.
Ringo is backing WaterAid, a charity working in 27 countries.
Since 1981, it has helped 17.5million people access a safe water supply – but 2,000 children still die every day from diseases caused by dirty water.
Keen gardener Ringo told Amateur Gardening: “It’s…
BBC Two’s flagship gardening show is failing to inspire the nation’s plant enthusiasts, claim growers.
Nurserymen at the Malvern Spring Gardening Show attacked Gardeners’ World, headed by Monty Don, saying the series has lost its way.
“I never watch Gardeners’ World any more because of the presenters,” said David Matthewman, of Matthewman’s Sweet Peas.
“They are not professional gardeners. Sometimes their advice is…
Spring may have sprung late, but when it finally comes it will be sensational, Alan Titchmarsh has predicted.
The ITV Love Your Garden presenter shared gardeners’ frustration at being stuck indoors during icy blasts in March and April – but says we’ll all benefit from a late start to the season.
Speaking exclusively to AG, Alan said: “We are in for a…
Another tree disease is threatening to wipe out one of Britain’s most treasured species.
Arboriculture experts are calling for a ban on imported sweet chestnut trees – to halt the spread of sweet chestnut blight (Cryphonectria parasitica).
The fungal disease has hit two sites in Warwickshire and Essex. Around 180 trees have been destroyed.
It follows the import of infected trees from France…
