Garden enthusiasts are currently being urged to carry out an autumn clear-out to rid their green spaces of any invasive plant species. If left unchecked, these invasive plants can cause chaos in your ...

While its flowers are undeniably attractive, there's a plant that is categorised as a weed and poses a threat to other plants in your garden. The Himalayan Balsam, a non-native weed from the Himalayas ...

12:30, Fri, Oct 11, 2024 Updated: 13:52, Fri, Oct 11, 2024 Gardeners are currently being advised to undertake an autumn purge to rid their gardens of any invasive plant species. If left unchecked, ...

Experts have warned people not to touch a plant which is spreading across the UK. The Himalayan balsam is known as a 'dangerous' species thanks to its unusual seeds. Each plant can produce more than 2 ...

My grandmother raised something she called balsam. I recently spotted it on a seed catalog's site online. Can we grow it here? Balsam, known scientifically as Impatiens balsamina, is a gift from ...