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…
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…
Do this now if you had blind daffodils this spring
Daffodils are susceptible to a condition known as blindness, in which they exhibit a robust growth of foliage but fail to produce flowers. This issue can arise due to various factors such as inadequate soil quality, overcrowding, and lack of…
Adding spring drama to the flowering meadow
Autumn is the ideal season to plant alliums and tulips within my flowering lawn meadow area out the front. As the weather cools and the days shorten, the bulbs, once planted, will hibernate over winter. They will then burst forth…
Electric pink blooms for a shady autumn area
During the autumn season, when the vibrant hues of summer begin to fade, there is a need for a pop of colour in our gardens. Upon a trip to my local B&Q store, one plant stood out, the beautiful Saxifraga…
Improving drainage in pots
I love pistachio nuts for their aromatic, earthy taste, but I hate waste, so what to do with the shells? Easy, as I have found that the leftover shells provide an excellent drainage material for plant containers. The shells will…
Time to buy spring bulbs
Spring bulbs are finally here, and you couldn’t get more easy care if you tried! I should say my heavy clay soil is too hard to plant in the grass right now, but I find myself saying the opposite –…
Lightly trim box hedge for winter
I would have usually lightly trimmed my box hedge in September to keep it crisp for the coming winter months. Unfortunately, last year’s invasive ‘box tree moth’ caterpillar attack took its toll. When I spotted the invasive and deceivingly attractive…
