Droughts in the UK may not be as frequent as in hotter climates, but with increasingly dry summers and hosepipe bans becoming more common, it’s vital to know how to care for your plants when water is in short supply.
Year after year, perennial plants provide UK gardeners with the colour and vibrance they need to brighten up any landscape. Their ability to weather harsh British winters, while at the same time maintaining their attractive foliage, ensure they remain a...
Making the most of a smaller garden is not always an easy task. While design, layout and garden accessories can all play key roles in defining your garden, you will be amazed at the impact something as simple as the...
Choosing the right plant for the right area in a garden can be a tough decision. To inspire you we have put together different aspects of the garden and come up with a mixture of shrubs and perennials to give...
Pests Plants affected: Normally a greenhouse pest, does enjoy fuchsias and tomatoes Symptoms: Clouds of tiny white triangular moths are found on the underside of leaves. Black sooty mould may also be seen on the leaves Control: Resistant to most...
Rust Plants affected: The most affected are broad beans, roses, fuchsia and hollyhocks Symptoms: Patches of irregular discoloration on the foliage and stems. On close inspection these are circular and tend to be dark orange, brown, yellow or red spots...
How to make the most of your small family garden One of the main things we all look for when buying a new house is a decent sized garden. There’s no better feeling than enjoying a summers night, relaxing in...
Bare Root Hedging It's only for a starter sized hedge and when thinking on this option you should read all this section. There is a risk to bare root plants, can we repeat that again in case you skimmed over...
Pyracantha or Firethorn If you need to stop a lion eating your livestock, plant Pyracantha. There have been many burglars claiming damages from householders for using them to stop them getting in to their properties. They are viciously prickly, but...
Buxus Or Box Buxus sempervirens is a true garden classic. Box hedging is a popular evergreen that provides much needed structure. As an architectural plant, Box is the perfect plant for edging borders and using as topiary, withstanding frequent shaping...
Elaeagnus or Oleaster Are not your normal hedge choice when you think of buying a new hedge. It is time that they should be thought of some more as they make lovely hedges. Elaeagnus are mainly evergreen with some varities...
Prunus Lusitanica or Portuguese Laurels Evergreen hedges. They are part of the cherry laurel family. A fantastic alternative as they do not grow as fast, have a more formal appearence and just as easy to grow. They do make great...
Thuja or Western Red / White Cedar For an evergreen conifer hedge or large screen there is nothing better. Thuja stand clipping very well and un-like leylandii can recover if you get a little ambitious with the cutter. When you...
