Ericaceous plants, including heathers, blueberries and rhododendrons, are adapted to acidic, nutrient-poor soils through specialised fungal partnerships known as ericoid mycorrhizae. These ...

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Everything from carnivorous pitcher plants to acid-loving blueberries can be grown without peat. No more excuses: it’s time gardeners kicked the peat habit I used to be a staunch believer that some ...

Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby' emits glowing, gemlike colors in winter -- ruby red against dark green foliage. 'Myretoun Ruby,' a winter heath, exhibits tiny, needlelike foliage, offering a finely ...