RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2019 The opening day of the RHS Malvern Spring Festival was fantastic! As you would expect, the show gardens were my priority and they were all of an exceptionally high standard. Here’s an overview of my favourites; The Leaf Creative Garden: A Garden of Quiet Contemplation – Designed by Peter Dowle. […]
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How to create a stylish Alpine Trough
If you want a low maintenance but stylish garden, alpine plants are a great option. Most of them are evergreen which means they can provide interest all year round. Alpines prefer dry and rocky gardens, so an easy way to create the ideal growing conditions is in a trough. There are lots of plants to […]
Five things to consider when designing a patio
Designing a patio When I’m designing a garden, a patio is usually top of the list of ‘needs’ as everyone wants to be able to sit somewhere comfy in the garden. But then comes a whole list of decisions on what materials to use, where to place it and budget. So here’s my simple guide […]
Perennials for Pots
Spring and summer are traditional times to create containers full of seasonal bedding (annuals) to add colour to the garden, however, by using perennials, it can add more texture and interest. What is the difference between an annual and a perennial? An annual is grown from seed, blooms, produces seeds, and then dies all […]
How to create a capsule collection of gardening tool essentials
Choosing your essential gardening tools: As there are many new homes currently being built, you may be new to gardening and overwhelmed with the choice of tools available at the DIY store. So to make the decision a bit easier, here are some top tips from my friends at Burgon & Ball on how to […]
Helleborus – the Christmas Rose
During the winter months, Helleborus which are commonly known as the Christmas Rose, are a useful and striking addition to any border due to their evergreen leaves and pretty flowers. They are perennials and are simple to grow. They flower from December to spring, so are ideal for adding to Christmas containers with some seasonal […]
