Astrantia, also known as Masterwort is a very strong herbaceous perennial that’s quite tolerant of most soil types. As long as it is moist it can do well in just about any other conditions, but they prefer partial to light shade and are perfect for cottage gardens. It has a very long flowering season that runs from the beginning of summer all the way through autumn, making it a delightful addition to your garden. One…
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…
