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hi guys,            Sorry to ask you all again for plant id's but you are all soooo good at it  The first & second one is a small evergreen tree with tiny yellow flowers in spring & the third & fourth is a perennial with almost cabbagey type feel

with spear-shaped leaves is a dock - perennial weed - get rid of it and well done on getting the whole root out  Not sure about the other one .... someone else have a go? i think the 4th and fifth is pyrethrum I can see any number of things that the second

Hi, could anyone tell me what this plant is. Its just popped up from nowhere. i have bought numerous perennials and shrubs in the last two years but can,t remember this one, is it a weed?Its about three feet tall. I am only a novice gardener so

. It's come out in masses of lovely red and yellow flowers....     Many thanks for your help   Looks like a Mimulus of some sorts Fantastic, quick google and I think your spot on!   Sorry, got another one here but I'm unsure if it's a weed or not

will let u no I would probably say just go for a thick layer of bark as this will massively reduce the number of weeds by itself and in my experience beds with membranes can become a real pain as the plants mature especially if you're planting perennials

, and is able to colonise new areas by producing seed.Spreading perennial plant that produces mats of foliage. Easily recognised by pretty, small, white-petalled flowers with a round yellow centre.Dig or grub out daisies from lawns using an old kitchen knife

Help Just purchased a small piece of land by my house. Been digging the over grown grass and weeds out but as quick as I'm clearing an area the weeds are shooting up again.  What is the best way to get rid of them and not damage the soil? hi

, taking time to pick out roots of perennial weedsSpread a layer compost around shrubs and along the base of hedgesPlant new roses and shrubsThin out the top growth on standard roses to prevent damage from the weather and wind rockBe ready to knock snow

Plant bare-root roses in well-prepared groundTrim away unwanted suckers growing around the base of treesClear borders and rake up leaves before bulbs start poking through the groundDig over gaps in borders, taking time to pick out roots of perennial

you want them to form autumn hipsTrim lavender immediately after flowering to maintain its shape, but avoid cutting back too far into old woodHoe weeds regularly to prevent seedlings establishingTrim conifer hedges, evergreen hedges and topiary