Whilst it may seem strange to be thinking of planting as the gardening year draws to a close, it is a really good time to plant shrubs and hardy perennials. The soil is still warm, and the autumn rain…
September is generally a cooler, gustier month than August and the days are noticeably shorter. While there’s not as much to do in the ornamental garden at this time of the year, if you have a fruit or vegetable patch, you’ll be busy reaping the rewards of harvest. It’s also time to get out and start planting spring-flowering bulbs for …
Bees love the easy access to these single flowered petal roses which offer a more natural option for the rose lover. More ga…
Dorset retired teacher Joss Orton is now passionate about roses and here shares some of the things he has learnt on how to p…
Once you learn how to grow cosmos, a favourite annual for summer garden colour, and realise just quite how easy it is, you’l…
Fritillaria are uncommon and trendy additions to spring gardens, blooming in a dizzying array of unusual shapes, sizes, colo…
Vivienne Lewis reviews a lavish new book on the scenic wonders of Stourhead, which …
