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From plants that can turn you mad to flowers that can ward off evil spirits, discover some of the most spine-tingling superstitions surrounding these 10 plants... 👻 *Slide 3 should say Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) instead of Blackthorn

Quick and easy way to propagate lavender, to help pollinators in your garden AND save money! 🐝💜

Having trouble managing bibdweed? Here are 5 ways to prevent it from taking over your garden! If you have a wildlife garden, consider letting bindweed grow as it supports a range of insects and pollinators 🦋

There’s a reason why buddlejas (B.davidii) are known as the butterfly bush 🦋   The low-maintenance, summer-flowering plant grows best in a sunny spot and just needs some annual pruning to look good.   As part of our Bringing Nature Home campaign, an initiative highlighting how plants are the foundation for all biodiversity, each month we highlight a different RHS Wildlife Wonders ‘Plant of the Month’ as well as a range of seasonal supporting plants that can play a vital role in helping the nature in our gardens.   #RHSBringingNatureHome

Who would have thought that goats had such hidden wisdom? 🌼    From healing a broken heart to stopping doom-scrolling, Times columnist Ann Treneman's new book ‘The Garden Cure: 100 Remarkable Remedies for the Curious Gardener’ has a solution for every problem you may encounter.     This sumptuously illustrated, modern-day herbal tackles problems of the mind, body and spirit, peppered with a plethora of fascinating facts and intriguing stories along the way.

Things to say to scare a gardener 😱 The spooky season is upon us, so we want to know, what is your biggest gardening nightmare?

Obsessed with all the colour at RHS Garden Wisley this autumn! 🍂🧡 Which is your favourite? 🌈

Coming in all shapes and sizes, fungi are vital for our ecosystems, from improving soil health to providing a source of food and shelter for wildlife. Which fungi have you spotted recently? 👀

Will an onion under a pillow help you find love? Can lettuce stave off the worst of a hangover? Discover some of the weird and wonderful folklore surrounding vegetables of the past, as told in Richard Folkard’s 1884 ‘Plant Lore, Legends and Lyrics’ 🧄

How to care for your lawn in autumn (Part 2) 💚 By the end of summer, lawns are often looking a little worse for wear, with hot dry weather or just increased use taking their toll... Both traditional and wildlife friendly lawns will benefit from some extra care in early autumn. From scarifying and aerating to sowing seed and applying autumn feeds, RHS Horticulturist Stephen Oultram takes you through the key steps to get your lawn back in top shape!

How to care for your lawn in autumn (Part 1) 💚 By the end of summer, lawns are often looking a little worse for wear, with hot dry weather or just increased use taking their toll... Both traditional and wildlife friendly lawns will benefit from some extra care in early autumn. From scarifying and aerating to sowing seed and applying autumn feeds, RHS Horticulturist Stephen Oultram takes you through the key steps to get your lawn back in top shape!

Happy UK Fungus Day to those who celebrate 🍄 From helping to break down garden waste to providing delicious ingredients, there are so many reasons to love fungi. Fungi featured in order of appearance: Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus), Beefsteak fungus (Fistula hepatica), Giant Puffball (Calvatica gigantea) and Giant Polypore (Meripilus giganteus).

Introducing October’s Wildlife Wonder: ivy 🌿 Supporting the UK’s bat population, feeding birds, and creating valuable habitats, ivy offers so much in a wildlife-friendly garden. Happy in sun or shade, ivy is easy to maintain, tolerates poor soils and difficult sites and make sure to give it an occasional trim to keep it within bounds. As part of our Bringing Nature Home campaign, an initiative highlighting how plants are the foundation for all biodiversity, each month we highlight a different RHS Wildlife Wonders ‘Plant of the Month’ as well as a range of seasonal supporting plants that can play a vital role in helping the nature in our gardens.   Tune in for next month for November’s Wildlife Wonder when RHS Wislwy Garden Manager and biodiversity specialist Mark Tuson will be sharing more on the benefits to biodiversity of guelder roses!        #RHSBringingNatureHome

Revenge is best served as a bouquet 💐 From healing a broken heart to stopping doom-scrolling, Times columnist, Ann Treneman has a solution for every problem you may encounter.   Ann’s new book ‘The Garden Cure: 100 Remarkable Remedies for the Curious Gardener’ is a sumptuously illustrated, modern-day herbal that tackles problems of the mind, body and spirit, peppered with a plethora of fascinating facts and intriguing stories along the way.

Find out how Richard E Grant started his first garden, and which plants have proven faithful throughout the years! Revisit the first ever episode of RHS Roots with host Jo Whiley and iconic actor (and Celebrity Traitors contestant!) Richard E Grant 🌿

Have you tried taking hardwood cuttings from hydrangeas?   Autumn is a great time try and grow new plants from ones you already have.  For more expert growing advice and useful tools, check out the RHS Grow app, with personalised care reminders, plant profiles and everything you need to help you get the most from your plants throughout the year. Head to the link in our bio. #hydrangea #gardeningtiktok

We're delighted to unveil the new Yangzhou Scholars' Garden at RHS Bridgewater 🎊 Created in partnership with Yangzhou City, the China Flower Association and Manchester's Chinese community, The Yangzhou Scholars' Garden is a place like no other in the UK, offering a uniquely authentic Chinese garden experience where you can discover beauty, tranquillity and unexpected perspectives around every corner. Hear from RHS Bridgewater's Head of Site Marcus Chilton-Jones about the two days of festivities to celebrate the garden opening on 26 and 27 September 2026, and plan your visit! Thanks to all of our donors, partners and funders for helping to create this garden 感谢所有捐赠者、合作伙伴及资助方对本园建设的大力支持 With special thanks to Dr and Mrs Lee Kai Hung for their vision and generosity 特别感谢李开洪博士及夫人对本园建设的远见与慷慨支持

Thank us later 🌱

Himalayan balsam has pretty, scented pink flowers loved by bees... But as a non-native invasive plant, you should not let it flower. RHS Horticultural Advisor Nick Turrell explains what to do to keep it from spreading in your garden!

Autumn is a great time to plant, as it gives plants time to establish their roots before the growing season begins.    RHS Horticultural Advisor Becky Mealey shares 3 drought-tolerant plants to add to your garden this autumn.    Choosing plants that can cope with drier conditions is a great way to adapt your gardens to the hotter, drier summers we’re increasingly experiencing in parts of the UK.   Once established, many drought-tolerant plants need less watering, helping your garden cope better during periods of dry weather while also reducing the need for additional watering.

Enjoy your shop-bought, UK grown basil for longer with this simple but effective trick RHS gardeners swear by 🌿

Introducing September’s Wildlife Wonder: apple trees 🍎   Supporting pollinators, feeding wildlife, and creating valuable habitats, apple trees offer so much in a wildlife-friendly garden. Growing best in a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil, apple trees require relatively little maintenance once established and can provide crops for many decades, making them an excellent long-term investment for both people and nature   Tune in for next month for October’s Wildlife Wonder when RHS Wisley Garden Manager and biodiversity specialist Mark Tuson will be sharing more on the benefits to biodiversity of ivy!      #RHSBringingNatureHome

Find out simple ways to optimise your garden for wellbeing and stimulate all the senses! Have you tried any of these tips in your green space before? Discover the core elements and design principles of a wellbeing garden in our science-backed guide, the RHS Wellbeing Garden Blueprint, available on our website at the link in bio 🌿

The end of an era! With news of Monty Don leaving BBC Gardeners' World, we want to say Thank You for over 20 years of gardening joy! We’ve loved joining Monty every week on his gardening journey at beautiful Longmeadow, alongside our favourite four-legged friends, including Ned. Monty has been an inspiration, encouraging millions of people to garden, and we’ll miss our Friday night gardening fix, but look forward to finding out more about his future projects. Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden with us all and for getting the nation gardening! 🎥 Clip from RHS Roots S1 E5

Japanese knotweed is one of the UK's most notorious invasive plants, causing significant problems if left unmanaged. But do you know how to identify it? RHS Horticultural Advisor Nick Turrell shares the key characteristics to look out for throughout the seasons, to understand whether or not you have Japanese knotweed growing in your garden. Head to the RHS YouTube channel for a complete guide on identification, control and treatment of Japanese knotweed 🌿

Discover more ways to enjoy the world of gardening with an RHS membership 🌿   As an RHS member, you’ll get free access to all five RHS Gardens, free selected days at 240+ Partner Gardens, priority booking, reduced-rate tickets and exclusive Members’ Days at RHS Shows, plus much more.   Your membership also helps support our charitable work, from training the next generation of gardeners to finding solutions to some of the biggest environmental challenges we face.   Head to the our website and become a member today!

Dahlias bring vibrant late summer colour to borders and sunny containers in August and September, but can also do wonders for wildlife! To support pollinators in your garden, pick single or semi-double dahlias. These open-flowered types are a magnet for butterflies, bumblebees and other insects: 🐝 Dahlia 'Tangerine Gem' This striking dahlia with orange blooms that contrast deep-bronze foliage earned an RHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in the 2023-24 dahlia trials at RHS Wisley. 🐝 Dahlia 'Sarah Raven' This quirky dahlia, another award-winning cultivar from the 2023-24 trials, has slightly reflexed petals that surround its dark centre, and a lonfg flowering season. 🐝 Dahlia 'Hadrian's Sunlight' A striking taller dahlia growing up to 120cm and ideal for the back of a border. 🐝 Dahlia Pretty Woman With dramatic foliage and abundant pollen-rich blooms, this compact dahlia grows to 30cm and is perfect for a balcony. 🐝 Dahlia merckii This airy, light dahlia is a wild species from Mexico, easy to grow from seed. It was one of the star plants at RHS Sandringham, featuring in the RHS Pollywiggle Garden. Discover more dahlias in the The National Dahlia Society Marquee at the RHS Wisley Flower Show from 1-6 September 2026.

Autumn is the new spring... when it comes to planting to help your garden in extreme heat and drought! After a summer of drought and heatwaves, we're encouraging gardeners to rethink the traditional spring rush and see autumn as an equally important season for planting 🌱 Planting trees, shrubs, climbers and non-woody perennials in autumn can give them a stronger start, helping roots establish before the next spell of extreme heat while reducing pressure on mains water. Some of the key benefits of autumn planting are: 🌱 Autumn and winter rainfall supports establishment and reduces the need for watering before drier summers. 🌱 Soil holds summer warmth, helping roots grow and settle before winter. 🌱 Cooler conditions help plants establish with less stress from heat and drought. 🌱 Plants build stronger root systems before spring growth begins. Despite these benefits, spring still dominates gardening habits. Change yours this year, and get planting in autumn!

It’s time to give your lavender a summer trim ✂️   RHS Horticulturist Becky Mealey shows you how to prune your lavender in summer, without cutting back into the old woody growth.   Lavender is a beautiful, drought-tolerant plant that’s also brilliant for pollinators.   Try growing lavender varieties at home with different flowering times. At RHS Wisley, we grow an early-flowering Lavandula angustifolia ‘Melissa Lilac’ and the later-flowering Lavandula × intermedia ‘Olympia’, helping to extend the supply of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

To mark National Allotment Week, RHS Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter and Horticultural Advisor Becky Mealey are back in the ring for round 2 of Battle of the Horticulturists: the Fruit & Veg Edition 🍅   It was close but Guy’s years in the allotment firmly paid off, bringing the score to one all. But whose tree knowledge will give them the decisive victory during National Tree Week?