I think I’ve nearly killed a plant that was supposed to love shade
There are few things more humbling than buying a plant perfectly suited to the damp, gloomy corners of Britain, only to turn it into a crisp, greyish-yellow ruin by September. Enter my Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’. It comes from the misty,…
Deadheading dahlias
There is something genuinely magical about how dahlias anchor the late-summer garden, keeping their vibrant colour going long after many other plants have faded. If you want to keep that wonderful momentum rolling right through the autumn months, the secret…
What to do in August
August is the month when the garden steps into a rich, golden maturity, basking in the warmth of late summer. As the season begins its gentle transition toward autumn, the borders glow with deep, fiery hues and heavy seed heads,…