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Sosnowsky’s hogweed: the garden plant punishable by three years in prison
Gareth Whitfield
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Planting it to decorate your garden could amount to an offence punishable by three years’ imprisonment. The Sosnowsky’s hogweed, admired...
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Compound Droughts Hit Plant Growth Far Harder Than Expected
Gareth Whitfield
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A drooping plant often appears to need a drink, and in most cases it does: its roots are surrounded by...
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Mobile rental garden: five portable planting ideas
Gareth Whitfield
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Yet, with the right strategy, there is another way. Tenancy agreement, strict rules, no drilling, no digging – and still...
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Heat Stress Changes Plant Sugars Before Tree Death
Gareth Whitfield
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Heat-stressed trees are commonly understood through the lens of water. During heatwaves, trees often wilt and die because heat is...
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White Mustard Green Manure: Boost Your Soil in February
Gareth Whitfield
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While many people spend February simply wishing for spring, they miss a valuable gardening opportunity. Although most beds are still...
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Why Tree-Planting Targets Can Worsen Heat in Cities
Gareth Whitfield
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Tree shade is among the most effective defences available to cities facing extreme heat. It is inexpensive, delivers benefits straight...
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Cactus Waste Could Transform Construction Materials
Gareth Whitfield
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Construction sites are not normally associated with cactus plants. Yet engineers believe that waste left over from prickly pear cactus...
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Pruning rosemary correctly: timing and techniques
Gareth Whitfield
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With the right pruning, that can be changed. Rosemary is considered an easy-care Mediterranean plant. However, without purposeful pruning, the...
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France bans invasive plants from gardens: the official list and rules
Gareth Whitfield
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Many of these prohibited species appear harmless at first glance: attractive flowers, an exotic appearance and exceptional hardiness. That is...
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Plectranthus ‘Magic Mona Purple’: the ideal autumn plant for shady balconies
Gareth Whitfield
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Many amateur gardeners choose fuchsias or petunias every year. They are undeniably attractive, but short-lived, thirsty and often past their...
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How Healthy Plants Use Airborne Signals to Predict Competition
Gareth Whitfield
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A field can appear peaceful at first: leaves flutter in the breeze, stems lean towards the sun and roots spread...
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Apple Tree Care: 3 Simple Steps for More and Better Apples
Gareth Whitfield
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No expensive fertiliser, no horticultural degree and no magic required: with three simple actions, you can get even a tired...
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Glyphosate and AMPA Linked to Pregnancy Hormone Changes
Gareth Whitfield
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Spray it on, wait for it to dry, and many homeowners assume the task is finished. The prevailing belief is...
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Murtilla: the exotic berry shrub for the balcony
Gareth Whitfield
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Many city dwellers dream of growing their own fruit, but lack of space, frosty winters and complicated care instructions often...
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Study finds plants absorb nutrients from atmospheric dust through leaves
Gareth Whitfield
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Plants can absorb nutrients from atmospheric dust directly through their leaves, rather than obtaining them solely through their roots, a...
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Lavender and Mint Against Ants in the Garden
Gareth Whitfield
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Ants are simply part of garden life, but attitudes soon change when they undermine lettuce roots or guard roses covered...
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Why City Trees Must Be Treated as Essential Infrastructure
Gareth Whitfield
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On a blisteringly hot afternoon, standing beneath a large mature tree makes one point that urban planners are only beginning...
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Fritillaria imperialis: Crown imperial against voles and moles
Gareth Whitfield
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Many garden owners know the situation: no sooner has the lawn grown thick and tidy again than fresh mounds appear,...
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Yandex AI service detects Sosnowsky’s hogweed from satellite imagery
Gareth Whitfield
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Experts from Yandex School of Data Analysis, working with the Stop Hogweed movement, have created an AI service that automatically...
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7 Leafy Vegetables for the Garden: Fresh Harvests from Spring to Winter
Gareth Whitfield
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Anyone who plans wisely in spring can harvest fresh leaves for months – without enormous beds or expert knowledge, but...
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Famalicão to clear 80 hectares for priority strips by June
Gareth Whitfield
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Vila Nova de Famalicão Council intends to clear 80 hectares of land to establish priority strips by the end of...
