The Easy-care Garden

The winter garden

The winter garden holds a unique beauty often overlooked. While the flowers may have withered away and the trees may have shed their leaves, there is still a certain magic in the quiet stillness of the garden during the colder…

January is still time to plant daffodils and tulips

While many may think they have missed their chance to plant daffodils and tulips, there is still time in January to get these beautiful flowering bulbs in the ground. These bulbous plants thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, so…

Emerald n Gold

Euonymus fortunei Emerald n Gold, also known as winter creeper, is a popular evergreen shrub that adds year-round colour to the garden, especially during winter. Its variegated green and gold leaves provide a bright and cheerful contrast to the typically…

Better late than never!

I noticed that my Fatsia japonica plant is producing those funky white flowers a little later this year. Usually, these beauties bloom from October to November, but hey, better late than never, right? Fatsia japonica is known for its interesting…

Add some winter fragrance

Winter gardens can often feel dull and lifeless, but the fragrant charm of Sarcococca hookeriana can change that almost instantly. Also known as the Christmas box or sweet box, this evergreen shrub boasts small, glossy leaves and delicate insignificant white…

Why you should mulch in November!

As November rolls in, it’s time to rev up our garden preparations for the chilly winter months ahead! One of the key steps in ensuring our gardens survive winter is to get that mulch down before the ground freezes –…

Do this for the best spring tulip show!

It’s that magical time of year—tulip-planting season! In my opinion, there’s nothing more exciting than this important task. While you can plant these beauties anytime from now until Christmas, the sooner you get them in the ground, the sooner you’ll…

A November super trooper

It’s November, and remarkably, my rose named Super Trooper is still flowering. Despite the cooler weather and shorter days, this resilient plant continues to bloom brightly in my garden. Its vibrant orange petals stand out beautifully in the low autumn…

Woodland-edge themed autumn corner

This small woodland-planted corner of the garden is my favourite spot right now with the colourful foliage, autumn berries and beautiful pink flowering Saxifrago cortusifolio. Surrounded by towering shrubs and abundant greenery, this hidden spot offers a feeling of peace…

The autumn garden

Autumn brings a transformative beauty to gardens with its vibrant foliage and the gentle transition towards winter. As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisper, the garden undergoes a profound shift, offering a canvas of rich colours and…