Blight is caused by two types of fungus, Cylindrocladium buxicola and, to a lesser extent, Volutella blight. You can choose flowers in bloom or buds which are getting ready to open, as well as ‘luxe’ bouquets and non-letterbox, hand-tied bunches.

You may spot the pupae, concealed in a white cocoon, green/yellow caterpillars with black and white stripes (up to 4cm long), or yellow eggs on the undersides of the leaves. Don’t worry if you live in the city without any outdoor space, even in the smallest patches, there is room to grow flower and food seeds. Yew, Taxus baccata, is the replacement plant of choice for many head gardeners and garden designers.Corokia x virgata is a popular hedging plant, bearing small leaves and yellow flowers, followed by red berries. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Trim early in the season so there's plenty of time for growth to 'ripen', reducing the risk of frost damage that will allow fungus spores to enter.

Our compost is peat-free, meaning no bogland environments are drained in its production (which is what traditionally happens when making compost). This rectangular seed storage box is a great multi-use tin, perfect for storing packets of seeds as well as any string, tags or other bits and pieces prone to going missing. They also have a handy blog, which features several useful gardening guides on growing your own fruit and veg, including from food scraps. You are likely to become aware of box tree caterpillar when you see the tell-tale webbing, dieback and droppings on your box plants.The traps need to be replaced frequently and are unlikely to catch all of the male moths in your garden.

Enjoy hand picked seasonal plants or seeds, alongside tailored guidance and tutorials to help you get the most from your outdoor space. Plants vary depending on the seasons, and those with smaller gardens can choose a container plant option. Each plant is numbered is correspondence with the template and it offers a handy reference guide to ensure plants are placed correctly. Delivering four boxes a year, one each season, each box is tailor-made to provide the essentials for growing and maintaining your veg garden at that time of year. Some, such as box leafed holly ( Ilex crenata) or Lonicera nitida look similar to box and can be grown and clipped in the same way.Our guides to the best cold frames and the best cloches will give your new plants some added protection. One of the key benefits of this box is the seasonality of the selection, and the versatility of choosing what goes in each box. The package arrives with fact cards and it's possible to add personal messages to the first box, if you’re purchasing the subscription as a gift. Look for boxes made from UV-resistant materials and airtight seals and ventilation to protect from moisture, temperature changes and pests. This box is suited for the urban gardener who is looking for bright, colourful plants to liven up balconies and terraces.