I’ve talked alot in the past about how many ornamental grasses can be grown in positions where many other plants fail and growing grasses in general. I’ve even written an article on which grasses grow well on pots and even took it a step further with evergreen grasses. However, in this guide, I want to focus on the ornamental grasses that grow well in more shady positions, such as in a north-facing garden that barely…
Magnolia growing pot
I’ve been a professional gardener and worked at my family’s garden centre for over 20 years. If there is one thing most people want in their gardens, it’s privacy, and they usually want it yesterday. When it comes to privacy, I always recommend a handful of plants, which I’ve shared in this guide to help you choose the best tall plants for screening and creating much-needed privacy. There are a few things to consider when…
As a professional gardener with over 20 years of experience, one of the most common questions I get asked is what plants I can plant in the shade? and which I can plant in pots and containers?. The good news is you can plant plenty of wonderful and colourful plants in a shady position in containers. In this guide, I’ve got some of my top recommendations for plants that thrive in shady spots and adapt…
As a professional gardener working in my family’s garden centre and running a garden maintenance service for over 20 years, fast-growing climbing plants have been my go-to solution for breathing life into those often overlooked corners of the garden as well as covering up those unsightly structures or simply providing a splash of colour quickly. They are a great alternative to screening ideas, such as the usual bamboo screening, artificial hedging, or even taller plants…
