The beauty of the red star-shaped Poinsettia cannot be missed during the Christmas season. Also known as the Christmas flower, it has a legendary story which comes from Mexico . It started with two poor children, Maria and her little brother Pablo, who wished they could give something to the church...
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...
It's the time of the year when the Magnolias begin to show colour. With blooms so bold, how can you not be blown away when you see a large Magnolia in full flower. With so much variety, there is also a Magnolia to suit everyone....
We often get asked: What can I plant to give colour now? For that reason we have decided to compile a list of 10 recommended ‘must haves’ for Spring colour, and we shall do this for each season. Hopefully, that will narrow down the choice...
This late part of the season is always a tricky one, when trying to find something that is still giving colour to brighten up the garden. Japanese Anemones are a wonderful contribution to the garden, as it extends the Summer season, taking us right into the...
After 10 years of not having an opportunity to see the Chelsea Flower show, the day finally came to attend the 'Best Flower Show in the world'. The visit could be labelled as 'inspirational', 'educational' and an 'experience' you will never forget. Being more of...
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...
With blooms so bold, how can you not be blown away when you see a large Magnolia in full flower. With so much variety, there is also a Magnolia to suit everyone. You might think that your garden is too small to have a Magnolia,...
This late part of the season is always a tricky one, when trying to find something that is still giving colour to brighten up the garden. Japanese Anemones are a wonderful contribution to the garden, as it extends the Summer season, taking us right into the...
Thinking back on my recent visit to RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, it was evident how the planting scheme created the mood of the garden. It influenced how you perceived the garden and what effect the garden had on your senses.Would you spend time...