The Black-Eyed Susan, also known as Rudbeckia or Cornflower, it’s a very popular perennial or annual plant because of its large, bushy collections of colourful flowers that bloom between July and October, with the bright yellow with black central cones being the most popular. They have daisy-like flowers that surround the conical disc for which they have become so popular. You can find varieties that are annuals, biennials, and even perennials that you can grow…
The Black-Eyed Susan, also known as Rudbeckia or Cornflower, is a very popular plant and is not to be confused with the Black-eyed Susan vine which is a climber. It is well known for having bushy and colourful yellow flowers with a black centre from around July until around October. These look very similar to daisies but have a cone in the middle. You can find varieties that are annuals, biennials and even perennials with…
The climate in the UK brings a lot of inconsistent weather and usually, it brings a lot of rainfall with it. Many gardens in the UK have a big problem with drainage so if your garden is among them, there are steps you can take to greatly improve the soil and help drainage. You could install new drains (which is probably more affordable than you think) and it just takes some hard work, however, improving…
Astilbes are valuable plants that bring with them a lot of texture and colour to shady areas of your garden where other plants don’t necessarily grow. They are very well known for their lace-like ferny green foliage as well as the plumes of feathery flowers that are produced from the end of spring through the summer. You can find a variety of sizes, including smaller dwarf varieties that reach around 20cm in height for the…
Astilbes are generally not too difficult to grow in pots and containers, as long as you have a semi-shady area in your garden and a good quality soil-based compost to help retain moisture. They add a delightful splash of colour and you can find compact, dwarf varieties if you are simply filling a small space or using a smaller container. Alternatively, there are taller cultivars if you want something a little taller. How to grow…
Astilbe plants offer a range of stunning colours and can turn an otherwise boring back garden into something surrounded by plumes of brightly coloured flowers and lace-like foliage. Best of all they also grow in moist soil in a shady position where not much else will thrive. These plants vary in size and colour so there are some varieties that are shorter, about 20-30cm and others that are perfect for adding a vertical back drop…
If you are going to divide an existing parent plant, you can do it very easily at multiple points throughout the year. You have the option of taking your divisions and transplanting them immediately, or hanging onto them and transplanting them at a later date. When should you divide Astilbes? You can successfully divide your Astilbe in the autumn or at the beginning of spring. As is the case with most perennials the latter is…
While most palm trees need tropical temperatures there are a few that are suitable for planting outdoors in the UK. One of our personal favourites is the Trachycarpus forunei but Phoenix canariensis is also a popular choice and can often be seen in many gardens throughout the UK. These palm trees can add a lot of structure to your garden and really give it that tropical feel. Where can you grow hardy palm trees? Hardy…
Growing fruit trees in a container is not nearly as difficult as you would think and it actually brings with it some advantages. A smaller fruit tree in a container is much easier to move around your patio or garden to take advantage of the sun and the shade patterns throughout the day or throughout the seasons. If you don’t have soil or a position that is well-suited to a particular type of fruit, maybe…
Yucca plants produce sword-like leaves with tall flowering spikes. They are native to desert climates but have become quite popular for landscaping in gardens around the UK. If you have a Yucca plant growing outside and it’s grown too large for its space there is a great way that you can cut it back while still maintaining the architectural effect for which they are well known. Undertaking this method also means you get the added…
