One of the world's best-known poisonous plants, hemlock is a common sight here in the UK. It can often be found in woodlands, hedgerows and open countryside.

To help you steer clear of this toxic customer, we've put together a handy hemlock identification guide. Read on for some useful info.

Three-cornered garlic and wild garlic are often confused because both plants produce white flowers and have a garlicky smell. However, there are several easy ways to tell them apart.

Japanese knotweed seems to be emerging unusually early in parts of the UK this year, with active shoots already visible now in the first week of March.

If you own or manage land, it's well worth checking the ground for signs of Japanese knotweed. Even this early in the season, you may well be able to spot some shoots. Early identification can make treatment more straightforward and improve your chances of preventing the plant from spreading during the warmer months ahead.

Doing nothing will not make the potential problems associated with Japanese knotweed go away.

We are rapidly approaching the most effective time of year to treat Japanese knotweed. If you have knotweed within the boundary of your garden (or near the boundary on adjacent land) then you should consider putting a treatment programme in place ASAP.