The results are in, and a familiar backyard beauty has claimed the crown. The peacock butterfly has won a nationwide poll organized by the charity Butterfly Conservation to find Britain's favourite butterfly for the first time, beating out 59 other native species.
More than 20,000 votes were cast, with voters heavily favouring common garden visitors over rarer, more elusive insects. The colourful "rainbow coalition" at the top of the leaderboards finished as follows:
Number 1: Peacock, 2: Orange-tip, 3:Red admiral, 4: Holly blue and number 5: Brimstone
While showy favourites thrived, rarer species like the large swallowtail (9th) and the iridescent purple emperor (15th) failed to make the top five....Read More
The arrival of warm weather and sunshine means more time spent enjoying the garden. However, prolonged heatwaves can quickly take a toll on your grass, leaving it looking tired, pale, and lacklustre.
To help you revive and maintain your grass during the hot season—leaving you with more time to fire up the BBQ and enjoy garden get-togethers—the lawn care experts at Envii have shared a few simple, essential tips for summer turf maintenance.
1. Smart Watering
Summer is the most critical time of year for hydration, but timing is everything. Water your lawn early in the morning or late in the evening to minimize water loss from evaporation. Typically, a ...Read More
There are several different types of Begonia, all with attractive, colourful flowers. Taking leaf cuttings is an easy way to propagate your plants and increase their numbers.
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Britain’s horticultural calendar has a new highlight as Roses UK officially introduces the Rose of the Year® 2027: Art Deco® (KORtagtra). This striking new variety is set to become a firm favourite in borders and patio containers across the country, combining classic charm with modern resilience.
A Changing Canvas of Colour
Art Deco® is a Floribunda rose that offers a dynamic visual display in the garden. It produces plentiful clusters of semi-double, lightly scented flowers that are notably pollinator-friendly.
What makes this variety particularly captivating is its reactivity to British weather: "Depending on sunlight intensity, the edges ...Read More
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The strimmer's motor head rotates +/- 90 degrees for precise edge cutting and offers a 5-fold inclination for accessing difficult areas such as house corners, under hedges, and around bushes. Equipped with 20 plastic knives stored conveniently in the additional handle's storage compartment, it includes a sturdy flower guard to safeguard sensitive pla ...Read More
The Generalife Gardens, known as the Gardens of the Generalife (Jardines del Generalife in Spanish), are a stunning ensemble of gardens situated adjacent to the Alhambra Palace complex in Granada, Spain. They are renowned for their exquisite beauty, architectural elements, and historical significance. The Generalife Gardens have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Alhambra.
Shredded summer courgettes mixed with feta make crispy fritters perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients:
Method:
Mix courgettes, feta, egg, flour, and seasoning. Heat oil in a pan, form patties, and fry 3-4 minutes each side until golden.
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Storage: Best eaten fresh; fridge 1 day if needed.
Clean out the garden pond or water features, removing blanket weed by twirling it around a stick and leaving it by the edge overnight.
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Prune summer- and autumn-fruiting raspberries down to the ground once they have finished producing fruit, leaving new green canes.
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Check camellias and rhododendrons are kept well-watered now, as they are actively forming next spring's flower buds.
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Pronounced: Rows
Also known as: Rose
Rose of the Year Winner in 2020, this is a medium-sized, floribunda (cluster-flowered) rose with glossy, healthy foliage and double flowers of a creamy-honey colour with a light fragrance. Flowers throughout the summer.
Where does it like to grow?
Prefers a moist, but well-drained, soil in full sun.
How do I care for it?
Dead-head faded flowers to keep more buds developing. Prune lightly in spring back to a strong bud
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