Ken’s Weekly Tips – 2nd June

by Ken C | Last Updated: 02/06/2021

I’ve just uploaded a new video to my YouTube Channel – GardenWithKen

Columbine (Aquilegia), iris, lupine (Lupinus), and dwarf red-hot poker (Kniphofia triangularis) make a wonderful show in this bed, but it’s important to keep a lookout for lupine aphid and deal with it before it causes permanent damage. But first, a quick tip for keeping the grass seed out of your beds after edging.

Ken Crowther is an award winning broadcaster, author and member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. He has been gardening for over 50 years and his knowledge and experience are drawn on to provide advice and information about garden design, plants for all seasons, gardening techniques and gardening tips. Gardening with Ken's broad appeal means he reaches a wide audience across the UK from amateur gardeners to top level horticulturists.