Property News · October 12, 2019

Gardening tips: leave fallen leaves for hedgehogs and insects


Then plant euphorbias and visit Beth Chatto’s gardenPlant this I love Euphorbia characias, and it loves me – or at least my garden. I love the cream and green cultivar ‘Tasmanian Tiger’, which has an award of garden merit from the RHS; it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Height and spread: 55cm x 80cm.Leaf this The urge to tidy is strong at this time of year, but remember that wildlife needs plant debris for winter hidey-holes. Clear fallen leaves from paths, and rake them up from the lawn, but leave borders untouched (aside from removing any diseased leaves) to benefit hedgehogs and insects. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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