Feeding our feathered friends this December
As December arrives and the days get colder, birds have a harder time finding natural food. Your garden bird feeder can become a vital spot for many species. By offering steady and suitable food all winter, you can really help…
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…
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…