September in the Garden

September in the Garden

AUTUMN… NATURE’S PLANTING TIME.   This time of year is ideal for planting pot grown shrubs and perennials. The soil is still warm, giving the plants chance to put down a good root system which helps them survive the ravages of winter and gives them a head start...
Spring Flowering Shrubs

Spring Flowering Shrubs

Camellia A vibrant evergreen shrub, bearing glossy oval leaves, and showy flowers in spring. These can be red, pink or white. There are single or double flowered varieties. The Camellia prefers soil that is neutral or acidic and reaches heights between 4 and 15 ft....
Spring flowering perennials

Spring flowering perennials

Primula denticulata Also known as the Drumstick Primrose, this colourful, easy to grow plant has globular flowers up to 3inches wide in shades of purple through to white. It is a semi evergreen perennial, and reaches a height of 30cm. It will thrive in almost any...