25
Jan
Gardening, Tips
Category Archives: Gardening
30
Nov
DIY, Gardening
General Yard Stuff
There are always those gardening tasks we cannot get away from. A little bit of work will be greatly rewarded when the family pops around for the festive season. Prune rambling roses, feed, water well and add a layer of mulch. Stake dahlias as they grow and keep disbudding them by removing the side buds [...]
07
Nov
Gardening, Gardening Trends & Inspiration
Begonias for all places
Gardening in shady areas can be tricky. Bedding begonias, available in seedling trays, fill that gap beautifully as each plant produces masses of waxy flowers to brighten the darkest of corners. It’s also planting time for gaudy tuberous begonias, which are perfect for patio pots and hanging baskets that receive dappled shade. Buy some tubers […]
07
Nov
Gardening, Tips
Baskets of Success
Thinking of hanging baskets, it only conjures up images of lush planted colour, suspended from filigree brackets, faded red terracotta tiles as mountains form the backdrop. Yes, Europe! We have all seen these pictures and some of us have been privileged to visit these countries. Rows upon rows of hanging baskets greet us, pelargoniums and [...]
17
Oct
Gardening
Succulents for Any Occasion
You should all know by now that I just love succulents! Their diversity is incredible, and with so many to choose from, they make the perfect collectable. They are tough and require very little attention. The most important thing is enough sun and not to over water. Here is a great way to showcase your [...]
03
Oct
Gardening
Make More From What You Have
Gardening happiness can take on many forms, but the purest joy is to see new roots on cuttings or fresh growth sprouting from divided perennials - and then to share your bounty with somebody else in the spirit of ‘gardening ubuntu.’ I’ve noticed, when visiting small country towns, that the prettiest gardens in their main [...]
21
Sep
Gardening
The romance of summer bulbs
The romance of summer bulbs When I think of summer flowering bulbs, it conjures up images of frilled petalled flowers, demanding to be seen. From bright colours to delicate hues, blushing among the green leaves. Bulbs have been romanticised over the centuries and as the meaning of the word Amaryllis so aptly describe in Greek [...]
17
Aug
Gardening
A Little Gardening Story about Gardening
To garden… Geoff Hamilton wrote, “There is nothing like a garden for making you feel small. There you are, right in the middle of the greatest miracle of all - the world of growing things”. Some of you might think that you cannot grow nearly all that you would like to grow. Yes, some gardening [...]
05
Jul
DIY, Gardening, Grow Your Own
If you have a wall, you can have a garden!
Vertical gardens have certainly come a long way in the last couple of years. Few realise that the concept of vertical gardens have been with us for centuries. Climbing roses on trellis work… romanticising the idea of creating a covered wall in a secluded spot. Fairy tales speak of princes climbing vines to the top [...]
21
Jun
Gardening, Tips
