Amaryllis: A guide to stunning blooms
For many, the sight of a magnificent Amaryllis—or Hippeastrum—is synonymous with the festive cheer of Christmas and New Year. These huge, impressive bulbs are a perfect project to start now, promising a spectacular display of colour in early spring. Getting…
Create a festive winter display with Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’
With some planning, you can put together a festive winter display that brightens any patio or doorstep. Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ is a great choice for this. This evergreen shrub has striking red flower buds that stand out in winter, and…
Create a simple & charming DIY bird bath for your garden
Attracting birds to your garden offers endless delight, and one of the simplest ways to invite them in is by providing a reliable water source. While fancy bird baths can be expensive, you can easily craft a beautiful and functional…
What to do in December
December in the garden is mainly a period of maintenance, protection, and planning. Key activities include protecting tender plants from frost and cold by moving them to a sheltered location or applying insulating horticultural fleece and mulch. Continue to harvest…
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…
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…
Continue collecting leaves to make leaf mould
Autumn gives gardeners a valuable resource: fallen leaves. Instead of raking them onto the compost pile or bagging them for disposal, try to collect as many as you can. These leaves are perfect for making leaf mould, which is one…