Q: I have recently planted a butterfly bush in my backyard and it's growing rapidly. When is the right time to prune it? It currently has beautiful flowers and is great for attracting butterflies, but ...

It's important to know how to prune buddleia, and when to do it, to keep this vigorous shrub under control. Failing to do so can result in this popular and hardy plant becoming a little unruly.

Buddleia, also spelled buddleja, is a British summer classic that is often a feature in cottage gardens. The plant is known for its delicate, sweet scent and brightly coloured flowers that can be ...

Never mind what officials say, we're in a drought. My locality has endured weeks without significant rain. Coningsby, Lincs, where the record 40.3c was reached, is 22 miles from our house. Our lawns, ...

GARDENERS across the UK have been warned about a common plants that’s can be a nightmare to deal with. Buddleia is known for it’s stunning purple blooms and strong scent – and it’s a common plant in ...

More people are buying buddleia for their gardens, but it's classified as an invasive species and is a problem on British railways. It's hard to walk by a railway line in Britain and not see buddleia.

11:23, Sat, Aug 17, 2024 Updated: 15:04, Sat, Aug 17, 2024 Gardeners need to keep a watchful eye on what is growing in their gardens, as one beautiful flower is just as invasive and troublesome than ...