Q How should I dispose of rogue Spanish bluebells?

A MATT SAYS Fork the Spanish Bluebells from the soil carefully and methodically, going over the area repeatedly until every one has been lifted. Pull them carefully from the ground because the stems snap easily. You can use glyphosate weedkiller by applying it to the leaves after crushing them. Dispose of the plants in the local council composting bin where the heat from the heaps will kill them. Don’t compost the plants or dump them in the countryside and don’t replant with the native bluebell until you are sure the ground is completely clear. The true bluebell can be bought from reputable suppliers of cultivated stock; under no circumstances should they be wild collected. They are available in spring ‘in the green’ or as dry bulbs for autumn planting at least 10cm below the surface.