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26th Jan 2012 - 14:10:00
Britain In Bloom campaign helps to reduce crime
The RHS's Britain In Bloom campaign has been shown to reduce crime and "encourage social cohesion". The society released a report last year showing all the benefits offered by the campaign and the positive impact that it has on the environmental, social and economic health of the country.22nd Jan 2012 - 15:13:00
New electric weed killer developed
An electronic device that kills weeds has been developed. The gadget, which fires a 2,500 volt charge, is designed to break down the cell walls of pesky weeds such as dandelions and nettles, causing them to wilt, dry out and then disintegrate into the soil.19th Jan 2012 - 15:08:30
Mild winter could affect fruit crops
The mild winter may result in smaller crops of fruits in the autumn, which could see prices being raised, according to the Royal Horticultural Society. The society said that the majority of hardy fruits require a "chilling period" during winter to encourage them to flower.17th Jan 2012 - 15:07:00
Further outbreaks of Phytophthora ramorum in Staffordshire and Scotland
Further outbreaks of Phytophthora ramorum have been discovered on two sites in Staffordshire, Horticulture Week has reported. Earlier this month, it was also reported that there had been eight outbreaks of the disease in Scotland during last autumn.13th Jan 2012 - 15:20:00
Survey shows that younger shoppers favour organic products
A survey carried out by food market research company IGD shows that younger shoppers are twice as likely to buy organic products as those aged over 35. The research also showed other organic trends carried out by younger shoppers.12th Jan 2012 - 15:14:30
RHS lists slugs and snails as top garden pests
The RHS has listed slugs and snails as the most troublesome garden pests of 2011. It is the second time that the pests have made it to number 1 on the RHS's top ten pests list, having reached the top spot in 2009. In 2010, they were placed at number 2 after being knocked off the top spot by the viburnum beetle.6th Jan 2012 - 15:02:00
FERA reports multiple Phytopthora outbreaks in Scotland
The Food and Environmental Research Agency (FERA) has reported multiple outbreaks of Phytopthora ramorum and kernovaie in Scotland. The agency reported that there had been eight outbreaks of the disease late last autumn.4th Jan 2012 - 14:45:00
Alan Titchmarsh says gardening is much more important than politics
Alan Titchmarsh has said that gardening is "much more important" than politics. In an interview with Radio Times, the expert gardener said that gardening was more important because it has a "consistent point of view".30th Dec 2011 - 13:05:36
The top three gardens to visit this winter
Tony Russell of The Telegraph has revealed his top three gardens to visit this winter. His choices include the Painshill Landscape Garden in Surrey, the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh and the Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens in Cornwall.28th Dec 2011 - 12:55:49
