October brings the autumn leaves and with it, plenty of jobs to do in the garden. Keep harvesting those crops and tidying and maintaining plants and equipment. Here's a list of things to get started with: Net ponds to remove any leaf litter Clean, disinfect and...
The vibrant colours of Heuchera Heuchera are famed for their superb range of spectacular foliage and attractive late spring/summer flowers. Usually bought for their amazing coloured and veined foliage, the vibrancy of leaf colour alone makes these semi-evergreen...
It's just about time to start planting your trees, so we've picked out our top 5 favourites this season: Full Sun/Part-Shade Betula pendula (Silver Birch) Living up to its name with its beautiful silvery bark that is truly revealed in winter when the leaves drop, this...
A water-wise garden requires less maintenance than normal gardens, while helping to contribute towards preserving the environment. By using water sustainable and resourceful ways, we will be able to save water while still enjoying its benefits. Choose water-wise...
We can smell this picture! Trachelospermum Jasminoides, 'Star Jasmine', is an exceptional cultivar that is not grown for its flowers but rather for its outstanding foliage. The mature foliage is a rich dark green colour while the new growth, which appea_rs in early...
Perennial Salvias are mainstays of the midsummer garden border, blooming from May through to October. Planted in the spring, these aromatic beauties are great for cutting. They are loved by bees and butterflies - plus are drought-tolerant! Salvias are a favourite of...
Mulch is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to save water while also keeping your garden and pot plants thriving. What is mulch? Mulch is a layer of material that is placed on the surface around plants to enrich and insulate the soil. There are two main types...
Did you know radishes are one of the easiest (and quickest!) vegetables to grow? Here are our top Radish recommendations: Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Sow the seeds 2cm apart and cover with 1cm of soil. Water well and within 4-6 days, seedlings will...
There is no escaping it. Even the keenest of gardeners will at some point face an onslaught of bugs, critters and creepy-crawlies. And while some are seemingly harmless and almost friendly, some seem intent on destroying your hard green fingered work in their...
