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Companion planting is an organic method of pest control, which uses strongly scented or coloured plants, such as French marigolds, to deter pests or attract other insects that help keep pest populations down. To make sure your companion planting gets off to a good start the instantgarden company Rocket Gardens has launched its Companion Plant Packs containing ten plants each of tagetes, French marigolds and nasturtiums. Each pack costs £9.99. rocketgardens.co.uk

Hestercombe Estate in Somerset is hoping to restore many historic features uncovered in old maps, plans and photographs.