Daylilies are also known as Hemerocallis and they are a great plant to grow in the UK, particularly because of their versatility and ability to withstand a range of growing and soil conditions. They can tolerate a lot of weather fluctuations that UK gardens have to contend with on a regular basis, but more importantly, you can grow them in containers. Container-grown Daylilies will work very well as long as you have the proper drainage…
Do you know where your garden hose is? If you look out of your window, can you see it snaking across your garden, all tangled, kinked up and muddy? If it’s all rolled up and put away tidily, good for you; but did you have to fight with it to get all the water out and then roll it up? Your gardening life would be much easier if you had a hose reel. And not…
Daylilies make a very popular choice in home landscapes and gardens because they produce a great deal of colour and give curb appeal. They are perennials that are known for their adaptation to a range of conditions and their ability to withstand the diverse UK climates. As the name suggests, each Daylily flower is open for only a single day. They provide a profuse range of flowers from a single plant, however, if you have…
Daylilies are beautiful plants that get their name from the fact that they only produce flowers that last one day. However, they produce an abundance of flowers over the course of the summer months so you get a display of flowers on a daily basis somewhat regularly so the name can be a little misleading. You can choose from a wide range of varieties, these come in a large selection of colours including burgundy red,…
Euphorbia plants offer a beautiful onslaught of colour with their bracts of flowers. It can fill a space in your garden quite well and depending on the variety you get, continue to offer flowers year after year. If you already have a successful Euphorbia growing happily in your garden, you might want to consider taking cuttings and propagating more of them. Wear gloves to protect yourself from the milky sap that will irritate your skin…
