Saving swifts, pollinator news and gardening on clay

Saving swifts, pollinator news and gardening on clay

Swifts... their screaming calls are the sound of summer, yet these aerial acrobats are in trouble. Their UK population has declined by almost 60% over the last two decades. This week we meet John Stimpson, the man on a mission to reverse the decline of this much-loved bird. Does garden size matter when it comes to providing food for pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies? New research from the RHS along with the Universities of Bristol, Cardiff and Northumbria shows that even tiny gardens have a valuable role to play – but it all depends on the planting. The paper also produced interesting findings on how certain types of plants and flower shapes were particularly useful to pollinators, as scientist Nick Tew explains. Plus RHS gardening advisor Nikki Barker shares tips on how to garden successfully on clay soil. Useful links RHS wildlife gardening hub The man who built homes for 60,000 swifts (Guardian article) University of Bristol press release (pollinator research) RHS advice on gardening on clay soil

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Saving drought-hit plants, the wildlife wonder of apples, more bulb inspiration

Saving drought-hit plants, the wildlife wonder of apples, more bulb inspiration

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10 Syys 33min

Magnificent mini-beasts, figs, and another bulb of the week

Magnificent mini-beasts, figs, and another bulb of the week

There’s a myriad of weird and wonderful beasties out there who feast on flowers, but all is not rosy inside the garden gate. Pollinators are in trouble, and Josie Stuart, RHS Senior Entomologist at RH...

3 Syys 30min

Lovely lantanas, deadheading guide and our autumn bulb of the week

Lovely lantanas, deadheading guide and our autumn bulb of the week

While many garden plants have struggled for survival this summer, one which has truly thrived is the lantana. Horticulturist David Hurrion was one of the judges of last year's lantana trial at RHS Gar...

27 Elo 32min

Seed collecting, apple pruning, and wildflowers

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Even though it's still August, the signs of autumn are starting to show. False autumn is a survival-driven stress response where trees shed leaves and change colour prematurely due to extreme heat and...

20 Elo 29min

Heatwave survival guide for pots and powdery mildew mayhem

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In a summer of rolling heatwaves, we look at what we can do to help out one of the garden areas most vulnerable to parching - plants in pots. RHS Horticultural Advisor Nick Turrell explains what you c...

13 Elo 31min

Garden wildlife care for heatwaves: dahlias, cinnabar moths, and more

Garden wildlife care for heatwaves: dahlias, cinnabar moths, and more

As we experience one of the most extreme summers on record, how can we help our garden wildlife cope with the heat? RHS Science and Horticulture Editor Olivia Drake explains why ornamental dahlias can...

6 Elo 34min

Summer SOS: holiday-proof your garden, midsummer planting guide, a giant bug hunt

Summer SOS: holiday-proof your garden, midsummer planting guide, a giant bug hunt

If you’re going away this summer and are worried about your garden RHS Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter shares some top hacks for ensuring your plants survive the heatwaves while you’re away. But if yo...

30 Heinä 29min

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23 Heinä 30min

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