Native trees and shrubs - part five

Natives can add high ornamental and wildlife value in parks, urban gardens and rural estates, writes Sally Drury.

Native trees and shrubs - part four

Knowing your native Sambucus and Sorbus can help to unlock a variety of potential income opportunities, Sally Drury explains.

Hardy Plant Focus: Crab apple (Malus) — star billing for showy fruits

Crab apples should have star billing in their own right because they often give them one more season of interest and provide nourishment for birds and other wildlife in autumn and winter.

Damping-off: what steps can growers take to keep it off the ornamentals nursery?

Spider mites: defences for protected and outdoor ornamentals against spider mites

Leaf miners: how growers can protect ornamentals crops from leaf miners