Deadheading roses One area that always catches the eye of visitors is the rose beds. Lorrie Konigkramer shows how he keeps the display looking good and gives some tips on disease prevention.
Dealing with laburnum The laburnum-covered pergola in the gardens that surround Kew Palace, creates a delightful display in spring, dripping with golden flowers. Sarah Smith tells us how she and her team deal with the plants after flowering.
Titan arum The titan arums are some of Kew's most impressive plants, producing massive flower heads, each with its own unique smell. Lin Jenkins looks at one that flowered this year.
Introducing stag beetles Stag beetles are great natural predators that are beneficial in the garden. Simon Cole, shows how he is trying to introduce them to the gardens by building them a special breeding box.
Using coir Maintaining the magnificent plant collection at Kew is a major task as older plants die and are replaced with new specimens. Chris Ellis explains how the teams use coir to get plants off to a good start.
Making a plant support With such a lot of plants to look after, the Kew team are always looking for ways to make their life easier. Using rustic plant supports to reduce the need for staking is just one way. Ashley Hughes shows you how to make one.
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