Gardens to visit – Sheffield Park
If you’re looking for a garden to visit in the autumn, I can guarantee that Sheffield Park will be in any top 10 list for the south east of England.…
5 essential … plants for winter interest
In the depths of winter plants which provide structure, colour and fragrance in a garden are especially welcome. Here are a few easy plants which will offer much, if not…
5 essential … trees for spring blossom
Nothing lifts flagging winter spirits like the first signs of blossom on the boughs, the clouds of pink and white that follow bringing with them the first true promise of…
5 essential… plants for birds over winter
Winter is a hard time for garden birds. They need to eat a lot in order to keep warm and survive the cold nights, but falling temperatures make their regular…
Jobs for the garden in December
As the year draws to a close you can afford to take a bit of time off from labouring in the garden, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to do! …
Jobs for the garden in November
At this time of year gardening is largely about clearing up and protecting your garden for the winter, but November also marks the start of the tree and hedge planting…
Standard Magnolia Grandiflora at a nursery
Interesting things to do with trees …..
You may be forgiven for thinking that a tree is just a tree, but in fact it can be so much more! These days nurseries are really getting adventurous and…
Fabulous plants for February
Colour and flowers are at a premium at this time of year, but there are many plants offering just that in February. Here are a few of my favourites: Acer…
Astelia used to great effect at the Chelsea Flower Show
Fabulous plants for January
At this time of year evergreen shrubs and trees with beautiful bark are a real bonus. Here are a few my personal, tried and tested recommendations. Astelia chathamica AGM Most…