Bamboo provides a wonderful look to any garden whether you are looking to add structure or simply round off a Japanese theme. That being said, you can capitalise upon a variety of shapes, structures and textures when you start growing bamboo in containers. Container growing gives you limitless opportunities for colours and types, without the worry of bamboo taking over your garden because some varieties are very invasive. Containers also let you move your bamboo…

Bamboo makes for a very desirable plant no matter the garden you have, they seem to fit into nearly any planting theme. There are ample types of bamboo that make large clusters, ideally suited as a focal point in your garden or as a hedge or screen to the perimeter of your property. They add a great deal of structure and texture to any border. Bamboo plants grow so prolifically that they can be invasive…

Bamboo is a wonderful plant to add to your garden, whether used as a hedge, screen or planted as specimen plants in a border, or grown in pots. However, some species, not all, can quickly become invasive if you don’t properly prune them. Knowing how to prune bamboo is important because it prevents the rhizomes from growing out of control. Pruning can also be done to improve overall airflow, encourage better growth and remove side…

If you are a fan of bamboo and looking for a way to plant in a smaller, contained fashion, you can find varieties that can be happily grown in containers. Bamboo roots as you probably know can break even the strongest pots, so we would recommend trying to plant them in a good strong pot, metal containers are perfect long term and remember to drill plenty of drainage holes if needed and crockery in the…

Ornamental grasses can be evergreen or deciduous. Knowing how to prune ornamental grasses requires knowing which one of the two you have. Evergreen grasses do not lose their leaves or die back in the winter, and generally just need a quick tidy-up to remove any dead leaves. Deciduous grasses die back to the ground or just turn brown but don’t necessarily die back. When to Prune Ornamental Grasses Whether you have evergreen grasses that require…

We have talked about a lot of grasses on this website and what springs to mind when you think about ornamental grasses? Well, most who think of ornamental grasses, think of the tall, feathery tipped grasses swaying in the wind. They think of pampas grass. Pampas grasses produce the creamy, white plumes that take on the appearance of feathers atop larger clumps of foliage. There are some varieties with pink plumes available too, such as Cortaderia…

If you want to grow ornamental grasses in your garden but simply don’t have the space or the soil necessary, you can always have the option to grow evergreen grasses in pots and planters. By growing popular evergreen grasses in a container you are able to control the proliferation and potential invasiveness of certain varieties while enjoying everything that ornamental grasses have to offer. If you have a small patio, balcony or just fancy planting…

Ornamental grasses are a wonderful addition to any garden but there are situations where it’s simply not practical to add them directly into your garden. You might, for example, already have an overwhelming display in your garden and be unable to accommodate the grasses. You might instead not have a garden in which to grow anything and be left with nothing but a patio or balcony. Rest assured you can grow plenty of delightful ornamental…

Ornamental grasses have grown in popularity over the last few years, not just because they are very low maintenance, but because they grow well in less than ideal soil conditions. Moreover, they are resistant to most pests and diseases which is a huge bonus, they grow quickly to fill a given space, and lots of types offer something of visual interest the entire year. There is truly a form of ornamental grass for any type…