Okatsune 103 vs Felco No 2
So there’s a new player in town gathering pace in the world of pruning tools. Niwaki to be precise and their range of secateurs. Niwaki have been around for …
Felco 160S Small Handled Pruners
The Felco 160s is an exceptional model for those looking for a quality, low budget secateur for small hands. Felco have long been the brand of choice for professional …
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. …
Best Heavy Duty Weed Membranes
Thinking of buying a weed membrane for your garden or allotment? There are two different types to choose from with very differing results. We cover both here..
Best Secateurs for Small Hands from Leading Brands Reviewed
Gardeners tools, especially secateurs are coming along leaps and bounds. The best garden tool manufacturers have answered the demand for specific pruners aimed at users with differing need. There …
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 …