The Christmas Rose
The Christmas Rose, or Helleborus niger, is the perfect winter plant. This evergreen hardy perennial provides colour and interest in the depths of
perennials
The Chelsea Chop
Bearing no relation to the Barnsley chop the Chelsea chop is a method of pruning herbaceous plants. This annual beheading is best done in late May to early …
Perennial Plants Flowering Times Guide
From Achilleas all the way through to West country Lupins and whether you're planting your favourites or trying something new, our user-friendly perennial …
Perennial Plants and Annuals Growing Guide
This is a general guide to planting both annuals and perennial plants. This guide features plain-speaking advice and instructions for maximum
Alstroemeria – The plant that doesn’t know when to stop flowering!
If your garden was about to be destroyed which plant would you save? Without a doubt my choice would be the
Cut Flowers from your Garden
Our top hints for how and when to pick your Cut Flowers - At this time of the year our gardens are hopefully so full of colour that some blooms can be spared …
How to Make an Alpine Garden Step-by-Step
This is a general guide to planting both annuals and perennial plants. This guide features plain-speaking advice and instructions for maximum
Getting the best out of your Perennials
Our perennials are supplied as large, well established potted plants delivered direct to your door. To get the best results it is worth taking more care when …
Staking my Peonies
Almost the first thing I do in my garden every spring is stake my Peony. It grows so fast that if I don’t get it done early its impossible to get the …
July in your garden
Summer at last!! With fingers crossed let’s hope the fantastic weather we’ve had during June will carry all the way through July and on and on…. well at …