Heather plants thrive in acidic soil. Therefore, if you want your plants to look beautiful, you should provide them with the ...

Although heather plants are drought-tolerant, this does not mean that you can completely neglect watering them. Young heather seedlings need regular hydration, especially during periods of high heat.

This has a knock-on effect on wildlife such as red grouse and emperor moths, whose caterpillars feed on the plants. It is hoped "careful management" will allow the heather to recover. The National ...