Conifers are great plants to have and one of the best ways to grow them is from a cutting. They do take a while to root, as long as 12 months so a little patience is needed, however, they are usually successful and it’s ideal for beginners. You can take cuttings and root those cuttings at the end of summer or autumn. We find that August is a pretty good time as you need to…
Conifers can make a lovely addition to your home and what’s more, they can be used quite effectively as hedging. Given the different varieties available, you can choose to create something such as a shorter, smaller privacy screen that serves to divide different sections of your garden into individual components. You can also opt to grow them as a hedge along the perimeter which is particularly effective when it comes to creating privacy and blocking…
Many gardens are designed to provide a unique accent and with some careful planning, you can specifically choose tall purple flowers to fill your garden so that you can enjoy several shades of purple complimented by vibrant green foliage. Below you will find our favourite plants with purple flowers. 1. Verbena bonariensis This perennial offers rose violet and lavender blooms between June and the first frosts. It will thrive in full sun or partial shade…
There are various tools that you can use to aerate your compost but, none is as efficient as the tool that has been specifically designed to carry out this task. Purchasing a compost aerator tool for your compost bin makes the whole process faster and you do not have to get your hands dirty. Finding the best compost aerator tool is straightforward as there aren’t many features to work with. We have gathered a few…
They say nothing good comes easy and before you enjoy a bountiful garden in the summer, you have some work to do between September and October, especially if you are planting spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, alliums, etc or in May when planting summer bulbs such as gladioli. Back in the day, people did not have the luxury of having bulb planters and therefore had to rely on other digging tools. In most…
If you have an area in your garden that is prone to shade, you may feel somewhat limited in terms of what you can grow. As you walk through your local nursery or garden centre you might see tags indicative of flowers perfect for sunlight and yet if you have a garden with a roof over the porch and you still want something stunning in pots around your outdoor seating area, or you simply have…
This strong evergreen plant is a wonderful addition to any garden that is looking to increase the tropical vibe. It can survive even the most unlit of corners in your garden where nothing else will grow. As long as it is reasonably sheltered from severe winds and other harsh weather it will live for a long time and provide you with ample structure throughout your garden for years to come. The leaves that you get…
This evergreen shrub is well-known for producing star-shaped white flowers that bring with them a citrus smell between the months of April and May. For the remainder of the season, you can enjoy glossy foliage with leaves that look like small palm tree leaves. Colloquially referred to as the Mexican Orange Blossom, the species made its way to Europe in 1826 and ever since then has become a popular shrub for the small amount of…
The Agapanthus colloquially referred to as the African Lily, is a perennial that blossoms in the summer and provides glossy leaves with collections of funnel shaped flowers that are the perfect addition to any table centrepiece. These flowers come in varieties of blue and purple, however, there are pink and grey varieties available for those who are looking for something unique. These bring a subtropical appearance that thrives in any sunny location in a garden…
As a beginner, growing a garden can seem very overwhelming and the last thing you want to do is invest your time and money only to find out that you made some critical mistakes in your first few months. That is why this list will give you the top 12 garden tips to help you make the correct choices with your gardening endeavours so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labour, both figuratively…
