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I would like to know the name of this small butterfly seen yesterday and what it would feed on? Small blue butterfly is probably a Holly Blue. it feeds on Holly flowers and forgetme nots and lays its eggs on Ivy, Holly, and brambles which

Last summer my hydrangea had pink flowers - the year before they were blue. I understand they become blue with increased soil acidity. Can anyone tell me how to achieve this again? Aluminium sulphate - you can get it from garden centres. Iron nails

I've recently moved into a new home and my garden is overrun by this plant, can anyone tell me what it is ? Any chance of a photo and better description? There are thousands of blue flowers! I can't find the upload button It's the little tree next

While many plants have been late to flourish this year, I’m pleased to report that the blue and great tits that forage in my garden every spring are bang on schedule.Regular readers of this blog will know that every year my tiny courtyard garden

Muscari should be dying back now, so what is happening is probably quite normal. It'll be back next spring. Thanks for your reply but that is the smaller spring bulb I am refering to Muscari 'Big Blue' which is much bigger and flowers in late summer

Hi all. its described as above ( cupressus arizonica glauca ) 8 years old, has great clipped round shape, survived the 2 harsh Winters, but this year most of it has ided off, brown and brittle, I've tried feeding it, but to no avail - would be grateful for any ideas ?

This beautifull bright blue butterfly was flying around my allotment today.  it's wings underneath are not so bright but it would not open its wings when it landed which wasn't for long. It was very small not sure if it is a common blue or holly

Is anyone growing buddleia blue chip? Is it better than the Buzz series?

I grow lots of blue flowered plants. What's your favourite? How about linum perenne to start? In summer, and grown next to santolina lemon fizz....yellow foliage....and behind a yellow osteospermum it is a real eye catcher all summer long. well

Hi there,I cannot get over how true blue my hydrangeas were this year.  All I can put it down to is me feeding them tea leaves, cold brewed tea and sugar.  These are then added to the water in my watering can.  This mixture is the only thing I feed