A few weeks ago I wrote about an English gardener who was investigating the homing instinct of snails. By marking their shells with a little spot of nail varnish she was able to check whether snails she had moved a certain distance were able to find their way back. It turned out that thirty yards [...]
Tags:dandelions·eco planters·gastropods·planters·snails·weeds
Controlling broadleaf weeds in the lawn has always been a problem and particularly so for organic gardeners who do not use chemical weedkillers. In my garden I have several clumps of wild promroses that self seed naturally through the borders and provide a fine display in the spring. What is not so welcome is that [...]
Tags:broadleaf weeds·Chelsea Flower Show·daisies·dandelions·lawns·organic weed control·weedkillers