30 Dec Investing in the season ahead
It’s often thought that there is not much to do in Winter in the garden and I think it has more to do with the weather having an impact on our motivation to get out in the garden and add some value at this dull...
28 Dec Wonderful Winter stem colour
I can't help noticing the stem colour you see on shrubby Cornus (Dogwoods) at this stage of the year. They create punctuation in the Winter garden and when planted en-masse, they can produce an eye-catching show. Even the onset of snow makes it more appealing,...
26 Dec Beneficial and essential Winter pruning
With all the Autumn hues gone, the garden is now a mix of evergreens, leafless trees/shrubs and perennials that have died back. Get those secateurs out, as it is time for some Winter pruning...
14 Nov Creating movement with ornamental grasses
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[caption id="attachment_2513" align="alignleft" width="329"] Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus in flower[/caption] Ornamental grasses are not everyone's cup of tea, as they don't tend to bring the desired colour to your garden. I feel it's the movement which grasses offer, that can bring life and character to your garden....
14 Oct Berry Beautiful
The Autumn season is certainly my favourite season, as I love the changes that the season brings. I have always been drawn to berried plants, as they provide colour during the gloomy Winter, as well as food for the birds. The Autumn hues in the...
02 Jul Luscious Lavender
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It is the time of the year where the Lavender begins to fill the air with it's uplifting scent and tantalises our senses. How can you not be attracted to the beauty of Lavender and all the beneficial properties that the plant has to offer....
31 Mar Top 10 gardening tips for April
What to focus on, as your gardening chores for April: 1. As the milder weather continues, take control of the weeds. 2. The lawn will need a Spring feed to control the weeds and to kill off the moss that has built up over the wet months....
10 Mar Spring flowering Clematis varieties
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If you think of one climber that puts on a huge show for us in Spring, it's Clematis montana varieties. The plants are adorned with masses of four-petalled single flowers in a range of pinks and white from late Spring to early Summer. They are...
07 Mar Gardening chores for March
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What to focus on, as your gardening chores for March: 1. With all the new growth emerging, make sure you protect the growth from the nasty slugs. 2. It's the time of the year to plant the early potatoes, onions and shallots. 3. Make sure you get your...