Garden design focal points: Projects spilt pot
In Landscaping and garden design, creating a focal point is important. For this, a spilled flower pot is a great idea. You can create an astonishing waterfall like appearance from flowers, using a range of plants you can maintain the…
Lift and divide rhubarb crowns
The best time to move or divide rhubarb is November however it can be done all the way through Autumn and right through the Spring (Nov – Mar). Rhubarb crowns should be divided every 5 years. Generally, is this done…
Benefits of using brewed coffee grounds in your garden
Hundreds of cups of coffee are poured everyday and often the grounds are just thrown away or worst poured down the kitchen sink causing blockages. There is a more environmentally friendly solution, why not feed them to your plants. Used…
What to take cuttings of in September
Fuchsia These are one of the easiest perennials to propagate Both hardy and half-hardy perennial varieties of fuchsia root easily. To produce bushy plants, pinch out the growing tips once rooted, then repeat next spring. Read more on taking soft cuttings Hebe…
Growing poppies
There are various types of poppies to choose from. Select a variety that suits your climate, soil type, and gardening preferences. Some common garden poppy varieties include Papaver rhoeas (common poppy), Papaver nudicaule (Iceland poppy), and Papaver somniferum (opium poppy)….
Taking Soft Cuttings
Taking soft cuttings is a common method of plant propagation and can give you free plants with just a little effort. It involves taking a small, tender shoot from a parent plant and encouraging it to root and grow into…