As the colder winter weather sets in, our gardens experience regular frosts. However, some frosts hit harder and last longer than others, sometimes completely unexpected too. At times, these hard frosts can damage even the most robust and hardy of our plants. Many plants do try and protect themselves of course; they wouldn’t have survived […]

Azaleas are perennial flowering shrubs in the same family as Rhododendrons for their shared characteristics. Azaleas, like rhododendrons, are very popular being found in many a British garden. The reason: they are a gorgeous plant with lots of interest! Most are evergreen with dainty leaves, giving interest all year round, though some are deciduous. Azaleas […]

Rhododendrons are one of the most popular flowering shrubs in the UK, and in many parts of the world. It’s easy to understand why with their dark green, long, leathery leaves, and wonderfully attractive often fragrant flowers that bloom in spectacular displays of reds, yellows, pinks, purples and white from spring to early summer. Many […]

When you think of spring, you think of Daffodils. When they appear with their vibrant yellow blooms, it’s a sure sign to all that spring has finally arrived. Daffodils grow equally well in the ground on their own, amongst busy beds, and grass, as they do in containers, and being perennial, they will come back […]

A green lawn is one of the goals for many homeowners and gardeners. Even if they don’t have a love of flowers and shrubs (yet) a good lawn is something many aspire to have. But there’s one culprit out there that can suffocate your lawn and stop grass from growing healthy. That culprit is moss. […]