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…
