The beauty of the moorland plant cottongrass reminds us why our peat bogs desperately need saving, writes Andy Byfield

As buttercups and orchids fade, oxeye daisies are the grand, final floral statement of the flower meadow, writes Andy Byfield

Why is the rare UK native lady's-slipper orchid turning up on garden centre benches? Andy Byfield explains

The snakeshead fritillary is the star of the hay meadow in spring, writes Andy Byfield of Plantlife

The native wood spurge makes a pretty garden plant, but take care, it has a sticky secret, writes Andy Byfield

What's the secret to the success of the prolific weed annual meadowgrass? Andy Byfield reveals its strategy for survival

Andy Byfield on the plant passion that's become known as Galanthomania

Why does holly play such a pivotal part in Christmas imagery? Plantlife's Andy Byfield investigates the meaning behind the prickles and red berries

Heavy-handed tree planting creates a dull, uniform woodland that does nothing to tackle habitat loss, argues Andy Byfield

Escapees from our gardens are threatening the existence of some of our rarest wild plants, argues Andy Byfield of Plantlife

Creating a mini-meadow in your garden is labour-intensive, but there is a plant that can help, says Andy Byfield of Plantlife

Drastic action is needed to save the native plants that thrive on our sand dunes, writes Andy Byfield of Plantlife

Want to grow an orchid in your lawn? It's simpler than you'd think. Andy Byfield of the charity Plantlife explains how

The Deptford pink may not have the scent or fullness of its garden relations, but this wispy annual still deserves our attention, writes Andy Byfield