The perfect time to plant bare-root roses!
As the vibrant colours of autumn begin to fade, many gardeners might be winding down for the winter. But for rose enthusiasts, November actually signals the start of an exciting planting season: it’s prime time for bare root roses! If…
November: The perfect time for evergreen structure!
As autumn colors fade and trees lose their leaves, gardens can start to look bare. That’s why November is a good time to plant evergreen structural plants like Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’. Spring is often seen as the main…
Embrace winter colour with heathers in pots!
When the garden is looking a bit sparse and you’re longing for some evergreen structure and a splash of winter cheer, heathers are your go-to plant! These hardy, low-maintenance beauties are perfect for containers, offering delightful foliage colour and an…
Brighten up your winter with cheerful pansies!
When winter arrives and most of the garden goes quiet, containers can start to look empty. But you don’t have to settle for a dull view. Planting winter-flowering pansies and violas is an easy and cheerful way to add colour…
Stop wasting your money buying multi-purpose compost for borders
The gardening industry does not tell us everything about that expensive bag of shop-bought multi-purpose compost! It’s not like home-made compost and certainly is not a long-term soil amendment; it’s a quick fix that promotes a dependency cycle. This is…
The secret to healthier soil and thriving gardens
When autumn leaves cover your lawn, hold off on raking and tossing them away. Those colourful leaves can become valuable mulch for your garden. Spreading chopped leaves around your plants is a simple way to boost your garden’s health, improve…
How to make your store-bought amaryllis bloom once more!
The beautiful Amaryllis that once brightened your home is not merely a one-time wonder. This resilient bulb has the potential to bloom again. With a little patience and a few simple steps, you can enjoy stunning flowers year after year….
Why you should plant Sarcococca Confusa in November
When autumn arrives and the garden starts to quiet down, it’s easy to think winter will be dull and scentless. That’s when Sarcococca confusa, or Sweet Box, can make a real difference. Planting this evergreen shrub in November is a…
The smart way to plant bulbs
If you love spring bulbs, using an aquatic pond basket is a smart and easy way to plant them. Instead of putting bulbs like tulips, daffodils, or alliums straight into the ground, you plant them in a mesh-sided basket usually…
Helping hedgehogs through the winter
With November bringing colder weather and shorter days, many garden animals start looking for safe places to spend the winter. Hedgehogs are especially in need of our help, as their numbers are falling. Setting up a hedgehog house under a…