Criminal plants – garden theft

Believe it or not, this year, over three million households in Britain will wake up to find their garden has been turned over, but not by the gardener! The trade in stolen shrubs, patio furniture and lawns has become into a lucrative black market.

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Carnations and Pinks

It’s my humble opinion that no garden is complete without the Dianthus family. Whether you’re a fan of the green carnation, the cinnamon scented Pink or the sugary Sweet William, or some of the tiny and delicate rock garden Dianthus, there’s something for everybody in the species. And by and large, they’re easy to grow perennials that will delight for year after year.

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