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 | 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...
by Sue Jeffries | Mar 14, 2019 | Beds & Borders, Ground cover, Low maintenance, Mulching, Shade, Slug proof, weeds
Beat the Weeds Although I know some people who enjoy weeding (yes, they do exist!) most people find it a chore and struggle to keep on top of the job. So their lovely plants disappear under a sea of unwanted weeds, which spread and thrive on neglect. So most...
by Sue Jeffries | Nov 2, 2018 | Beds & Borders, Grow Your Own, Mulching, Soil improvement
Feed your soil We are often encouraged to apply feeds and fertilisers to plants in our garden. However, mulching can create the basic foundation for happy and healthy plants by improving the soil. If you’re lucky, you may have a garden with beautiful crumbly...
by Sue Jeffries | Aug 30, 2018 | Long flowering, Low growing, Shade
Long Flowering Still looking beautiful as summer slides into autumn, the long flowering Viola cornuta is a small (up to 15cm), but tough, border plant . Its clear blue flowers start in late spring and continue all the way through to September. It performs well in...
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