by Sue Jeffries | May 1, 2020 | bee friendly, Long flowering, Low growing, Low maintenance, Shade, Slug proof, Wildlife Gardening
Bringing Wildflowers into Your Garden Native wildflowers are more often known as ‘weeds’ in our gardens and some are prolific self-seeders or spreaders that will quickly take over your garden and crowd out other plants. But, properly chosen, wildflowers can add...
by Sue Jeffries | Jan 31, 2020 | Houseplants
Choosing Houseplants Choosing Houseplants has now become more confusing as the current fashion in new houseplant varieties means that there are lots of different plants available. In the past there was a small selection available in supermarkets, but now garden...
by Sue Jeffries | Jan 2, 2020 | Container Gardening, Grow Your Own, Herbs, seeds, Vegetables
Growing vegetables in small spaces Don’t miss out on the fun and flavour and growing your own food. Even If you only have a backyard or paved space you can still grow a wide variety of vegetables, fruit or herbs. What can I grow in? You can grow in any type of...
by Sue Jeffries | Nov 1, 2019 | Beds & Borders, Lift and Divide
Why should you lift and divide perennials plants? Your garden can look great for the first few years after you’ve planted it. But then certain plants can start to take over and bully the more delicate ones. If you’re not careful you’ll be left with...
by Sue Jeffries | Aug 30, 2019 | Autumn colour, Container Gardening, Garden Design, Herbs, Shade, Small Trees, Year Round Cololur
Colour All Year Round “How can I get colour all year round in my garden?” This the most common question I’m asked when I’m giving garden advice (only beaten by “How can I get rid of slugs?”). All gardens will have a time of the...
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