I’ve written here before about how the winter blues that set in for me without fail in the Autumn. And, to be honest, things feel pretty flat until the end of December. But with the first shoots of crocuses and snowdrops in January, I can feel myself beginning to re-awaken. And then, when the first …
Wildflowers bring vibrant colour, attract pollinators, and support local ecosystems. Obviously, by nature, wildflowers are plants that grow naturally in a region. But as gardeners, we can use wildflowers to create a meadow-like planting on lawns and in borders, adding genuine natural beauty to our space. We can also take advantage of the fact that …
A flower garden that is constantly blooming garden from the early days of spring right through to the crispness of late autumn a dream for most gardeners. If you can make it happen it is so rewarding, bringing colour, life, and joy to your outdoor space. Creating a flower garden like this is an art …
Spring is a season of renewal and vibrant colours, making it the perfect time to create beautiful flower arrangements for your home or garden celebrations. With an array of flowers blooming during this time, you have plenty of options to design arrangements that capture the freshness and joy of spring. This article explores some of …
Summer flowers are one of the main things that gardeners live for. And summer is the season when gardens burst into life, showcasing a riot of colours, textures, and fragrances. The warm days and extended daylight hours provide the perfect conditions for a diverse array of flowering plants to reach their peak. Selecting plants that …
Here we bring you a comprehensive list of flowers that start with ‘A’. This selection offers tremendous variety and versatility and will help you come up with some great ideas for the planting in your garden. From classic annuals like African daisies to exotic tropical specimens like angel’s trumpet (the Brugmansia, pictured above), this diverse …
Plants and flowers that start with ‘C’ Here you’ll find a list of 49 plants and flowers that start with the letter C. Of course, this is a drop in the ocean compared to the thousands of genus and species of plants that have been classified by botanists over the last few hundred years. Nevertheless, …