FOI/EIR 25/26-579-Annual Border Plants

Breakdown of plants expenditure and weedkiller use

Received 12 March 2026

  • How much do you spend annually on annual border plants and how much do you spend on perennials? Can you break it down for the last three years please?
  • How many tonnes of flowers are discarded each year? Can you break it down for the last three years please? What happens to them?
  • Do you use weedkiller? Or an organic alternative? If so, how much do you spend on weedkiller each year? Can you break it down annually please?

    Response due 13 April 2026