Guide Around Prairie Garden in Bloom
When choosing plants for a sunny and exposed site, why not try mixing Californian Poppies (Escholzia) with Heleniums and low-growing grasses such as Fescues ( Festuca)? The poppies are so easy to seed and I get my clients’ children involved … Continue reading →
Read This ArticleUsing Ice Cubes to Help Your Plants Survive Hot Days
Here’s a trick my mum taught me. When you’re planning to be away for the weekend, or you’re just about to go to work on a hot, sunny Summer’s day, try placing a bag of ice cubes in your tubs … Continue reading →
Read This ArticleUsing BBQ Ash for Feeding & Slug Proofing
Whenever I have a barbecue, or when woody material is burnt, I like to use the cold and dry wood ash to feed around the base of plants in the garden. This is one of the oldest forms of organic … Continue reading →
Read This ArticleCutting Heleniums for Flower Arrangements
Here is the raised bed we put in for growing flowers for cutting. The Sweet Peas were a success, but the Heleniums were severely attacked by slugs. I’m hoping that next year they will return with renewed vigour and we … Continue reading →
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