If I am completely honest, I find it a bit of a challenge to plant bulbs in autumn/fall. I tend to get a touch of seasonal ‘despair’ at the end of summer. I wouldn’t call it depression or seasonal affective disorder exactly. I just tend to feel sad that another summer has come and gone. …
Looking to keep the vibrant colours going in your garden throughout fall/autumn? This article will introduce you to ten of the best autumn flowering perennials. Just a note on terminology: As an English gardener, I naturally use the word ‘autumn’ instead of ‘fall’. So, I hope that my US readers will forgive me and in …
Agapanthus, also known as the African lily or Lily of the Nile, is a stunning perennial that brings a touch of elegance to any garden. With its striking clusters of blue or white flowers on tall, sturdy stems, Agapanthus makes a dramatic focal point in borders, containers, or as a standalone feature. Agapanthus flowers were …
Lavender is a fantastic garden plant to grow. It provides visual spectacle, wonderful scents and has multiple practical uses. With over 45 species and countless varieties, choosing the right lavender for your garden can be a challenge. This article will explore the different types of lavender, highlighting their key differences and essential growing information for …
In our front garden, we have a a kind of mini-hedge of Lavender and Rosemary plants that we planted, as well as two large, now quite leggy, lavender shrubs that we inherited when we moved in. I often say that I’d like to replace the large, leggy plants but my wife always stops me. And …
Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ is a tremendous perennial that brings a vibrant splash of golden yellow to any garden for a long period over the summer months. This hardy plant boasts daisy-like flowers with dark brown centres that attract both gardeners and pollinators alike. Rudbeckia Goldsturm is always a mainstay in my garden. It is reliable bloomer …
Helenium, commonly known as sneezeweed, is a herbaceous perennial that brings vibrant colour to late summer and autumn gardens. With daisy-like flowers in warm shades of yellow, orange, and red, these easy-care plants create a dazzling display attracting butterflies and pollinators. Helenium can be grown in borders, cottage gardens, or even in containers. They pair …
Ageratum, commonly known as flossflower, is a charming and versatile half-hardy annual that brings a soft, fuzzy texture to gardens. It has clusters of small, button-like flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, and white and offers a useful contrast to many other garden plants. Growing Ageratum is straightforward. It is a low-maintenance plant that …