Wind is the most common disturbance factor in the garden. The wind can be particularly problematic for plants in exposed locations, such as along a hillside or near a roadway. These are some of the best plants for wind breaking and protecting your other plants. Flowering plants Flowering plants can Read more…
The clocks are going forward, which means it’s time to get out into the garden. Now that winter is over you can start doing some essential spring time gardening jobs around your home, including tidying away winter debris, cutting back perennials and shrubs, pruning fruit trees and bushes and raking Read more…
Lavender is one of the most popular plants to grow in your garden. The sweet aroma of its flowers fills the air, and its purple colour is beautiful all summer long. Lavender plants are also very easy to take cuttings from, making them ideal for new gardeners who want to Read more…
If you’re like me, you’ve been thinking about how to make your garden more wildlife friendly. Making a wildlife friendly garden can be a fun way to help the environment and get closer to nature. The good news is that there are plenty of ways that you can make your Read more…
Growing your own shrubs and trees can be a fun, rewarding experience. But if you don’t care for them properly, they won’t last long. Here are my top 5 tips for keeping your shrubs and trees healthy: 1. Prune Pruning is an important part of the maintenance of shrubs and Read more…
By cutting back any dead or fading flowers, or deadheading as it is known, will not only make the plants more attractive but will also encourage them to flower more. As July hits you will start to notice many of your bedding plants will begin to fade. The flowers will Read more…
What to do when Autumn comes the leaves start to fall and gardens everywhere start to look drab.
What are perennials and how do you look after them? Advice for perennial growing
Euonymus are fast growing so make sure you make you take cuttings to create new plants every year