Spring Guide
I think this is probably one of the most beautiful tree ferns one can grow - the huge, lacy leaves, and delicate golden hairs on the stems and trunk, plus the satisfying rate of growth makes this a worthwhile tree-fern to add to your collection if you have the space!
Planting bulbs in containers is easy, and a great way to get spring colour.
Do we dare hope that things are starting to warm up a bit? I've had enough of catalogues, dreaming, sorting tools, and staring at the snow and rain.
Cloud trees, evergreen topiary, small spaces and pruning
Planting bulbs in the green – snowdrops & acconites
Violas in full glory
The RHS London Orchid & Botanical Art Show, 12–13 April 2013
What is succession planting?
How to Grow Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra / Lamprocapnos spectabilis)
Tete a Tete Daffodils – How to Grow
Spring flowering plants / bulbs – Colour, beauty and joy early in the year.
Dutch Iris – How to grow
Swiss Chard, Rainbow Chard (Beta vulgaris). Easy to grow, really tasty & healthy, and looks great!
Snowdrops (Galanthus) – how to grow
Planning a New Garden
Watering systems comparison: Claber vs Hozelock. ‘stop worrying about the watering’
Landscaped and planted in 2017, I still maintain this family garden in Tuffnell Park.
I’ve been working on this garden for several years, and as it’s mine, its where I get to play! It’s my trial garden for new plants, a place for my favorites, and my general weird and wonderful collection of pots, cuttings, seedlings, and general gardening fun. Pics to be updated as the seasons go by….
A clients garden I manage year round. Starting with snowdrops and lots of tulips, this garden consists of a formal box hedge, large herbaceous perennial flowerbeds and mature roses, a vegetable area, a picking bed, and container collections.
A bright courtyard – a Highbury and Islington garden update. A small space with a wraparound staircase. Client asked for mixed pots, with climbers. We decided to maximise the space with climbers and trailers in taller pots. Most is evergreen, with spots of herbaceous perennials.