Hedges, houseplants and houseleeks – and can you grow your own wasabi peas?

Gardening with the RHS

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What type of hedge is best for trapping pollution? Which hedging plants help mitigate flooding risks? And can you grow roses and clematis together to make a flowering hedge? We went to a recent 'Hedging Your Bets' event at RHS Garden Wisley to find out more. Plus the Gardening Advice team gathers to answer queries on houseplants for a shady bathroom, growing houseleeks and aeoniums, the secrets of making great compost – and whether you can grow your own wasabi peas?!

Useful links ►Choosing hedges for environmental benefits ►RHS advice on hedges ►RHS hedge research paper ►Bromeliads ►How to make garden compost ►See suppliers of wasabi plants ►Find an RHS event near you

Selected houseplants mentioned: Cereopegia, Tradescantia sillamontana, Tradescantia zebrina, Billbergia, Vriesea, Cymbidium

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