Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a hardy perennial wildflower that thrives along riverbanks and in grasslands. Blooming in late spring and summer, its flowers attract bees making it a beneficial ...

Bees and butterflies play a vital role in our ecosystem, helping the growth of plants, fruit and vegetables, and one ...

Healthy garden soil equals healthy plants, lawns, and garden produce. But even the best soil can use a helping hand from time to time. One tip for growing a healthy garden is to use fertilizer, but ...

FALL IS ALWAYS a good time to assess the recent growing season and make notes to your future self about garden gains, losses and the occasional horticultural mishap. For instance, do not plant comfrey ...

Gardeners can attract bees and butterflies into their outdoor spaces with a nectar-rich "superplant" beloved by wildlife. As ...

Each April, UK bees and butterflies hit a dangerous hunger gap just as gardens still look bare. RHS-backed comfrey steps in ...

Growing a garden can take a toll on your soil, leading to nutrient deficiencies, soil compaction, erosion, and other problems ...

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...