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Drought Plants : Palm Trees
Palms are perfect for this dry weather as they require hardly any water to survive once established plus they bring something unusual to your garden. Despite their prominence in hotter climates, palm trees are very hardy plants and most will thrive in the British climate providing there are not weeks of snow and very low […]
Continue reading...Drought Loving plants – Oleander
15. May 2011
If your garden is suffering from a lack of rain then maybe now is the time to re-think your planting? Oleanders have to be my first drought plant choice as they are also evergreen which means they deliver impact throughout the year.These low maintenance Mediterranean plants have delicate flowers in shades of deep red to […]
Continue reading...Mediterranean plants in UK
22. April 2011
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Kew Gardens planted The Mediterranean Garden in 2007 to educate and encourage gardeners to think about the wide range of drought loving plants that will survive our hotter summers. The plants are well established despite the record summer rainfall of 2007/2008 and are simply loving the mercury busting temperatures so far in 20011http://www.kew.org/visit-kew-gardens/garden-attractions-A-Z/king-williams-temple.htm The native […]
Continue reading...Brighten your day with a nursery visit
3. January 2011
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At this time of year when all is grey and drab in the UK, many specialist plant nurseries offer excellent sales to tempt you back into the garden. One of my favourite place to buy architectural plants in London has just started its annual sale .Its really wiorth a look at some of the excellent […]
Continue reading...Snow in UK gardens
25. November 2010
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I have just returned from a glorious 3 week trip enjoying 28c in Australia and New Zealand to find the UK about to experience its first freeze of winter 2010. I think gardeners were hoping for a reprieve from the damaging affects of frost and cold after last winters artic conditions. Suppose that is the […]
Continue reading...Great Dixter offers autumnal plant ideas
30. September 2010
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This is one of my favourite autumnal plants – Fatsia Japonica or the Caster Oil Plant.Check out this attractive and reliable evergreen shrub that offers something for the garden all year round –http://www.myclimatechangegarden.com/blog/false-castor-oil-plant-japanese-aralia If you are looking for inspirational planting ideas there is an excellent event this weekend at Great Dixter. A chance to see this stunning garden which […]
Continue reading...Exotic English garden in September
24. September 2010
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If you are looking for inspiration to grow exotic plants in the UK you need to read thiswonderful blog: http://www.exoticgarden.com/blog/the-garden/ridiculously-exotic-at-urban-jungle-in-september/
Continue reading...Nuts about Bamboo
15. September 2010
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If you are looking for plants that can take whatever the weather throws at them – maybe try Bamboo. Easy to grow, low maintenance, delightfully exotic and available in a range of wonderful colours. Check out the bamboo blog of Will Giles http://www.exoticgarden.com/blog/ Buy plants at: http://www.hardybamboo.com/ http://www.athelasplants.co.uk/bamboo-c6
Continue reading...Agapanthas bloom all summer
5. September 2010
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Agapanthas have to be one of the most wonderful plants for ongoing colour in the summer garden. They can flower from May to late September, require little water and attention, bloom in a range of delectable blues and white and survive well in both pots or planted in borders.http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/Profile.aspx?pid=60 Originating from South Africa, Agapanthas are […]
Continue reading...Seasonal food guide
2. September 2010
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Enjoy the freshest, most seasonal fruit and vegetables. Click an ingredient or month to find out what’s in season, plus quick serving ideas, storage tips and recipes. http://www.startuk.org/eat/seasonal-selector.aspx#url=/eat/seasonal-selector/plants/basil.aspx .
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