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Calendula officinalis. or pot marigold is an easily grown hardy annual with ornamental, edible and medicinal value. The...
28/08/2019

Calendula officinalis. or pot marigold is an easily grown hardy annual with ornamental, edible and medicinal value. The name marigold derives from Marys gold, the Mary in question being the virgin Mary. Calendula derives from Calende that recognises the long flowering period of the plant. Officinalis recognises the medicinal value of the plant as it was sold by apothecaries - the same source as the word 'office'. Seeds can be sown outdoors in a sunny spot and raked into the soil where they will germinate readily and give a bright display. The petals can be added to provide colour and flavour to salads and can be used as a natural food colouring. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked as a spinach substitute For garden help, please get in touch. .

Stipa gigantea or golden oats is an impressive grass growing to about 2 metres (6 feet). in height. It is undemanding re...
16/08/2019

Stipa gigantea or golden oats is an impressive grass growing to about 2 metres (6 feet). in height. It is undemanding requiring only the removal of dead growth in spring. If you garden could benefit from renovation, please get in touch.

The globe thistle or Echinops is a vigorous hardy perennial that is attractive to bees and useful for summer colour. It...
10/08/2019

The globe thistle or Echinops is a vigorous hardy perennial that is attractive to bees and useful for summer colour. It is easy to raise from seed and may need dividing on a regular basis to stop it becoming invasive. For garden help, call me on 01568 616384

The distinctive white foliage of Senecio 'White Angel' certainly makes an impact in borders. This perennial plant is har...
06/08/2019

The distinctive white foliage of Senecio 'White Angel' certainly makes an impact in borders. This perennial plant is hardy to about minus five but is intolerant of waterlogging in winter so it is best moved to a sheltered position in winter, The yellow flowers are nothing to write home about and are best removed. For garden help, please get in touch.

Astilbes are great hardy perennial plants with masses of small flowers giving a colourful display. There are dwarf and t...
05/08/2019

Astilbes are great hardy perennial plants with masses of small flowers giving a colourful display. There are dwarf and taller growing types with a range of colours from dark red to pure white. They need a constantly moist soil so be prepared to water them during dry periods.
For garden help, please cal me on 01568 616384.

Just using Clematis to cover fences and walls is missing a trick. Clematis look great when allowed to scramble through s...
02/08/2019

Just using Clematis to cover fences and walls is missing a trick. Clematis look great when allowed to scramble through shrubs. The trick is to have a shrub that flowers at a different time to the Clematis and use a Clematis that is not too vigorous and can be hard pruned if it threatens to smother the shrub. Winter flowering shrubs like Viburnum x bodantense and summer flowering hybrids is a pleasing combination. For garden help, please call me on 01568 616384

Passion flowers have enjoyed the hot spell and many are in full flower. They are capable of surviving most winters and m...
31/07/2019

Passion flowers have enjoyed the hot spell and many are in full flower. They are capable of surviving most winters and may be cut down to ground level by severe frosts and then regrow from the base in spring. They relish sunshine so a south or west facing wall is best. Given a favoured location, growth is extremely rapid. The common passion flower, Passiflora caerulrea produces edible fruit but it is not the same species that produces passion fruit and lacks flavour. It might be worth a try though. .

Nasturtiums are great for summer colour in hanging baskets and containers. They are easily raised from seed. Just watch...
29/07/2019

Nasturtiums are great for summer colour in hanging baskets and containers. They are easily raised from seed. Just watch out for the voracious caterpillars of the cabbage white butterfly and blackfly (aphids). Pick off badly affected shoots and leaves, The leaves have a strong peppery taste and can add zest to salads but don't overdo them!

The beautiful flowers of Myrtle- Myrtus communis are borne in profusion on this attractive evergreen shrub with pleasant...
28/07/2019

The beautiful flowers of Myrtle- Myrtus communis are borne in profusion on this attractive evergreen shrub with pleasantly aromatic foliage. It is great for a sunny border especially if it is given the protection of a wall or fence. It is also a great plant for a patio container. For garden help, please give me a call on 01568 616384.

Never be in too much haste to kill every insect in the garden. There are some pests that cause negligible damage such as...
24/07/2019

Never be in too much haste to kill every insect in the garden. There are some pests that cause negligible damage such as this beautiful mint beetle. Some are beneficial predators such as lacewings and hoverflies. Only use pesticides as a last resort once you are sure that you have identified a pest species that is causing actual damage. For garden help, please get in touch.

The bright yellow flowers of Fremonteodendron make a welcome splash of colour in summer. Being a native of California, t...
23/07/2019

The bright yellow flowers of Fremonteodendron make a welcome splash of colour in summer. Being a native of California, the plant relishes sunshine and warmth and is best given the protection of a south or west facing wall. A word of caution is necessary before planting this wall shrub as the fine dust that comes off the stems and foliage can be a nasty irritant especially if it gets in your eyes. For garden help, please give me a call.

The distinctive flowers of Thunbergia alata also known as black eyed Susan are borne in profusion throughout summer. Thi...
18/07/2019

The distinctive flowers of Thunbergia alata also known as black eyed Susan are borne in profusion throughout summer. This climber is a tender perennial originating from East Africa, In Britain it is usually grown as an annual and it looks great trained over an obelisk to provide height in borders or containers. .The plants will keep flowering until killed by frost.

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