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How can you enjoy gardening all year round? Top trends for autumn and winter
Date: 05 September, 2019|
Gardening as an industry is in constant motion. Contrary to popular belief, enthusiasm rarely slows. Instead, we adaptable humans simply plan according to the times. As we enter autumn, there are as many gardening trends as there are in May. So what’s new for the near future?
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A recipe for success as we enter the gentle downhill slope into Christmas
Date: 01 November, 2018|Categories: Gardening , Pots and Containers , Garden Gifts , House plants , Christmas , Winter , gifts
Darkness has descended; winter is here. Burying your head in the sand won't help. Your funds will shortly seep away like rainwater into a freshly-dug ditch. But this is a guide to help you start the ball rolling. A garden-lover's kick-start - how to enjoy the festive season starts here:
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Keep cool in the garden and seek out the shade
Date: 25 July, 2018|Categories: Perennials , Pots and Containers , Summer , Ferns , Plants , Drought , Clematis , Climbers , Water feature , Planting , Heuchera , Plants for shade , roses , gardenHead for the shade during sizzling summer days
There are many ways to try keeping cool during hot, dry and sunny weather. Some are obvious and others, less so. Garden umbrellas are probably the first line of defence. Put up several before the sun rises, and not only will the shade provide a mini-refuge, but the air flow around the umbrella will create a little breeze too. You don’t need a fancy stand, some garden parasols, such as the Eazy Shade from Cave Innovations, come with multi-function clips and clamps so that they can attach to chairs and tables. Read more -
Why your front garden might need some ‘kerb appeal’ and how to achieve it this winter
Does your front garden have kerb appeal? What does the space in front of your property say about you? In fact, how often do you look at it, and does it really matter? The chances are that you concentrate on your back garden because it’s more private and you spend a greater amount of time in it. Front gardens are generally more for ‘show’ than for ‘play’, but they are places through which people walk all year round, whatever the weather. Read more -
Six reasons why you'll want to garden INDOORS with a terrarium!
If you are reading this, the chances are that you already have a house plant or two. But you could go one step further and join the trend for a terrarium. Or perhaps you already have! If not, you'll probably want to jump on trend right away, and here's why: Read more -
Cool Heuchera plants for a shady site: bright and beautiful in autumn and winter.
Date: 28 September, 2017|Categories: Perennials , Gardening , Pots and Containers , Seasons , Autumn , Garden design , Evergreen , Planting , HeucheraBright and beautiful Heucheras set shady spaces alight in all seasons
Do you have spaces in your garden that are a problem when it comes to planting? Many of these might involve shade - particularly dry shade under trees. This is great! Every negative can be turned into a supreme positive if you look for it and this is where HEUCHERA take centre stage. The rosette-forming foliage plants are as bright and beautiful as any shrub or perennial with flowers. What's more, they can perform all year round too, making them a magnificent choice for so many sites. Heuchera can set your garden on fire if you let them. Read more -
Don't let the light bulbs effect pass you by. Here's your Eureka moment to help stave off depression.
Why is this particular week said to be one of the busiest of the gardening year? It’s all about bulbs! Now that autumn has officially arrived, (it's the equinox on Friday 22 September) you can plant your little spheres of energy and be not only comforted, but positively enthused because you are planting the concept of JOY! This might not seem such a big deal but you will be amazed at the difference it makes to your inner soul, particularly if you suffer from depression. Which, incidentally, affects around one in six people at any given time. Read more -
Most popular house plants for 2017
Date: 26 July, 2017|Amazing Alocasia and other plants that are popular in 2017!
Who would have thought that what were once thought of as humble house plants would be the main group of plants to enjoy the greatest surge of popularity over the last three years? This indeed is the case, as has been witnessed in garden centres and nurseries across the UK. Many outlets report that house plant sales have quadrupled and that they now represent around 10 per cent of overall turnover. Why? Read more -
Cacti and succulents - here's 10 reasons to follow the prickly trend.
Is spring all about outdoor flowers? There are tulips, Forsythia, Magnolia, wallflowers, bluebells and many more colourful beauties. These all herald the fresh new growing season and set the outdoors ablaze with bling. But in fact, indoor plants are equally amazing once you start to notice the detail. Spring is also the season for cactus and succulent flowering too. Many people love these weirdly wonderful house plants which now have a strong and increasing following. It is actually fascinating to tune into their highly distinctive appeal. 
It's cactus flowering time! Look closely and you will be amazed.
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What plants can I put on my balcony?
Date: 13 April, 2017|Categories: Flowers , Gardening , Trees and Shrubs , Pots and Containers , Grow Your Own , Hanging Baskets , Drought , EnvironmentPlants for a balcony, i.e. gardening for the garden-less
Not everyone has a garden. Indeed, many people live in flats, apartments and maisonettes which might not even have a balcony. Perhaps you live in a tiny terrace with just a back yard. If this describes you, it would be easy to assume that gardening doesn’t feature very high on your list of priorities. Read more
