Plant of the Month October: Hesperantha coccinea ‘Major’

Plant of the Month October: Hesperantha coccinea ‘Major’

Plant of the Month October: Hesperantha coccinea ‘Major’ What is Hesperantha coccinea ‘Major’? Formerly known as Schizostylis coccinea, Hesperantha coccinea is a South African plant that has become a much-loved garden perennial in temperate climates. The cultivar...
Planting in a Drought

Planting in a Drought

Planting in a Drought With the UK and other parts of the world having recently faced extremely hot temperatures, and looking set to do so again, we must look to adapting our gardens to face and survive such a climate where watering is also restricted. Best practices...
Plant of the Month August: Russian Sage

Plant of the Month August: Russian Sage

Russian Sage: A Hardy Beauty for the Garden What Is Russian Sage? Russian sage is a woody perennial known scientifically as Salvia yangii (formerly classified as Perovskia atriplicifolia). Despite its name, it is not actually a type of sage used for cooking. Instead,...
How to Improve Garden Soil

How to Improve Garden Soil

How to Improve Garden Soil: The Foundation of a Healthy British Garden If there’s one thing that makes the biggest difference to a garden’s success, it isn’t expensive plants, fancy landscaping, or specialist tools—it’s the soil. Healthy soil is the foundation of...
Plant of the Month: January — Pyracantha

Plant of the Month: January — Pyracantha

January Plant of the Month: Pyracantha Why it deserves the January spotlight January can feel monochrome in many gardens. Enter Pyracantha. Often overlooked because of its thorny nature. It might not be a joy to prune but when trained against a wall it becomes very...
Encourage Plant Growth: Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden

Encourage Plant Growth: Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden

Encourage Plant Growth: Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, understanding how to promote healthy plant growth is key to a vibrant garden. From pruning and feeding to maintaining a weed-free environment and...