LARGE glass of wine, or thimble? Good things, contrary to the old saying, can come in big packages, except perhaps when it comes to climbers…
I’ve learnt this lesson (again) after planting what looked like an innocent maidenhair vine (Muehlenbeckia complexa – easy for you to say!) to cascade atop the wall of our drive. Maidenhair vines have always been popular with florists for adding froth and frou-frou to bouquets, but their popularity is spreading because their wiry ebony stems and small leaves, as glossy as a newly minted penny, make great Insta fodder.
But while they might look delicate in a pot, five years after planting mine, a day spent in a tug of war while hacking at the shallow roots is proof that it’s anything but.
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To dig or not to dig?
Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate
The box ball blues
As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars
Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day
A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
Create a winter container
There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.
Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters