Best Hedges for Wildlife
Why plant a wildlife hedge? One of the best changes you can make in a garden, to help wildlife, is to plant a hedge. According to the RSPB, a …
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Gardening Jobs for November
So, the clocks have changed, the evenings have drawn in. Gardeners World is coming to the end of the series and we have gone from basking in 24 degrees …
Stunning Large Ferns for the Garden
Eye-catching, large ferns play an important role in any shaded garden planting scheme. Shaded areas are often difficult to plant due to soil conditions created by trees or buildings. …
Great Ground Cover for the Shade
It’s an age old gardening dilemma. Finding plants that will grow successfully, thrive and look interesting in a shaded garden border. Liriope “Big Blue” scores highly on our list …
Polystichum polyblepharum
Polyblepharum, a species of the Polystichum genus is a truly exceptional fern for a partial to full shaded garden border. It is hardy, evergreen, drought tolerant and requires little …
Best Climbing Plant for Shade-Hydrangea petiolaris?
Continuing with our best plants for shade series, if you are not already aware of this climbing plant you should be. It’s a beauty! Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris is, …
Plants for Winter Colour – Helleborus ‘Anna’s Red’
Winter Colour Perennial Gardens are not just all about Spring & Summer flowering plants. Dig deep enough and you will find a few gems to bring life and colour …