The box tree moth, also known as Cydalima perspectalis, has been a persistent menace since arriving in the UK in 2007, and has been wreaking havoc on gardens
Last Saturday, I was covered in dirt, my back ached, the scream of a trillion cicadas rang in my ears, and, despite my best efforts, a sunburn was developing on the back of my neck.
With the final day of spring almost here, it's time to make sure your garden is looking its best and getting the care and attention it needs ahead of the summer months
For years gardening guru Monty Don, 68, has resisted getting a lawn at his Longmeadow home in Herefordshire, but has relented after watching his three grandchildren playing outside.
Samantha Richards, garden gazebo expert at Gazeboshop, has identified the gardening jobs that should be prioritised this month. She shares seven tasks for green-fingered Brits to get stuck into.
June means longer days and (hopefully!) warmer weather. It's a critical period for growth and bloom, and with it comes a host of tasks to ensure the garden thrives through summer's peak. Here, an expert serves up seven gardening jobs to be…