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…
