We all need some spring colour in our lives to chase away the cold dark days of winter! Planting up pots with beautiful spring flowers is a great way to banish the winter blues and give your garden, patio or windowsill a healthy dose of colour. We’ve chosen six of our favourite spring-flowering plants that […]
Japanese knotweed is a plant no-one wants to find in their garden. Although it’s quite attractive (in Victorian times, it was planted as an ornamental), it’s also very invasive, spreading quickly in the garden and even growing up through cracks in paving, where it can cause damage. The good news is, with care, it is […]
When growing acid-loving plants, there really is one main aspect of growing to ensure your acid-loving plants grow well and thrive in your garden. There are many plants that prefer to grow in acidic soil, although the majority of plants you may grow in your garden will prefer neutral to slightly alkaline. In this post, […]
The first flowers of spring are always a delight, and scented flowers are extra-special. With our top 10 fragrant spring plants, you can enjoy a garden filled with fragrance from late winter all through spring! 1. Sarcococca confusa This unassuming evergreen shrub flowers in late winter, producing tiny flowers with a very sweet fragrance. Plant […]
Looking for landscaping ideas for more privacy in your garden can seem like a lot of research is needed, but we’ve got you covered with these ideas. If you want to ensure your garden is a haven of peace and privacy so you can garden without watchful eyes or being overlooked by houses nearby, there […]
These seed starter tips for a successful spring harvest will help to get you on your way to a thriving garden full of abundant crops from late spring through the summer growing season. At this time of year, there are plenty of seeds to sow, from cut flowers to salads and vegetables. Gardens will soon […]
These how to keep garden birds fed in winter tips will help to make sure that not only will your garden birds be well fed over the winter months, but it will also mean that you will get some time outside during a time of year when we all spend much more time inside. Also, […]
One of the best remedies for February’s cold, grey winter days is to start sowing flowers! As long as you have a sunny windowsill, you can plant seeds now and look forward to beautiful colours in summer. Here are some of our favourite flowers that can all be sown in February. Sowing sweet peas Sweet peas […]
Gardening with wildlife in mind – February Early spring flowers are starting to show, and if there is a sunny day and you venture outside, you may be rewarded with a waft of sweet scent from early flowering shrubs. One of the best, is Christmas box (Sarcococca confusa), which has been flowering since January, and […]
Thinking of what to grow in the kitchen garden in containers begins with planning what you want to eat, just like if you were planning what to grow in beds and borders. Almost anything can be grown in a container so before you get started, make a list of the things you would like to […]
