Ask anyone what their ideal garden would feel like and the phrase ‘low-maintenance’ will likely be high on the list. Maybe even ‘no-maintenance’ from those with…
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Spring-flowering plants – choose wisely The sap is flowing! Peer closely at a few twigs and you will find buds galore. You can’t fail to have…
The late winter month of February brings into focus the romantic festival of Valentine. Did you know that a gift of a thornless rose is said…
The shortest day has passed, a landmark in the calendar that can bring a certain amount of uplifting joy to the month of January. In fact,…
Even on an overcast November day, the garden can be bathed in light. But it doesn’t need to come from the sky: plants can provide a…
As we dip into the mellow days of autumn, it’s a good time to reach for the camera. The light levels are often perfect for photography…
It’s not all over in September. Indeed, many people choose this month as their favourite when it comes to drama in the garden. If your outdoor…
What is this style that we loosely call naturalistic planting? If a vision of opposites helps to define the image, a formal garden will come close.…
Most of us need to do less. Many people seem to have too much going on. We work more in order to play more and often…
The joys of spring Early spring in the garden is probably the most longed-for time of the year for most. The weather is naturally unpredictable and…