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…
If you have a pond in your garden you, of course, want it to remain clean and healthy, the perfect environment for whatever else you want to be cultivated therein. It is also beneficial and provides a safe habitat for fish, frogs newts and insects. Thankfully there are some excellent oxygenating plants for small wildlife ponds that will keep your water oxygenated and clean. Below you will find a list of the best pond plants…
If you have a pond in your garden there are plenty of pond plants that you can grow right along the marshy perimeter to add vibrancy, structure, and varying heights. With each of these water-loving pond plants, you can mix and match accordingly to find what works best for you throughout the season. Check out our article where we share some of our favourite floating pond plants here. 1. Nymphaea ‘Pygmaea Helvola’ These plants are…
For those of you who are lucky enough to have a pond in your back garden, you know that there are plenty of options for plants that grow at the bottom of the pond, plants that grow along the perimeter, but now it’s important to find floating pond plants that add texture and variety to the surface. Below you will find seven of our must-have floating pond plants to incorporate in your garden pond: 1.…
If you have a small garden or perhaps your garden is on a slope that is otherwise dangerous for growing, or you might just have finicky soil whose composition you don’t want to work hard to amend every year, you can always opt for growing perennials in pots. Growing plants in pots is a much easier way to control things like pests, it’s especially easier to access optimum sunlight if you have a garden that…
