Snowdrops (Galanthus) are the flowers that say ‘winter is ending’. They symbolise a garden about to spring into life again. And these tiny, pretty white flowers are almost completely maintenance-free. Plant them and they will grow. Snowdrop days or ‘snowdrop walks’ are the first events of the garden visiting season.…
Recycled garden furniture, landscaping and planters can save you money. And they always add character and individuality to your garden or backyard. Plus it’s the most sustainable way of living. Even if your recycled garden isn’t cheaper than buying new, it’s still a better use of world resources. Recycling can…
The best cottage garden plants have pretty blooms. They flower for a long time and are often fragrant. And above all, they are plants which grow well in your climate and soil. But there are no rules in cottage garden style. You can adopt a colour theme as Tim Pilgrim…
The new Piet Oudolf borders at RHS Wisley are a real lesson in planting design. And whether you have a large space or just a small yard, there are ideas and plant combinations for home gardeners as well as professionals. (Strictly speaking, the area is called the ‘Oudolf Landscape’ or…
Ornamental grasses bring out the best in your border, contrasting and complementing the flowers. But they were considered ‘fashionable’. Consequently many of us overlooked them. Until now, they haven’t been part of a traditional herbaceous border. But now we increasingly appreciate that ornamental grasses add light, texture and movement to…
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