Canes should be planted 50-60cm apart with 120-150cm between the rows. Canes for planting are usually available from November to March. If the soil is too wet to plant immediately the canes should be “heeled-in” until conditions improve. They should be planted firmly...
It is possible to plant and grow some varieties of seed potatoes in late July/August and harvest them, just in time to enjoy at Christmas. First and second early varieties such as Charlotte, Pentland Javelin and Duke of York are amongst the...
NAME DESCRIPTION HEIGHTCotoneasterDeciduous, evergreen, low growing variety.10cm+ElaeagnusEvergreen, attractive variegated and green leaves. 2-4m+ EscalloniaEvergreen, flowers in summer. 45cm-2mEuonymus fortunei Evergreen, variegated...
NAMEDESCRIPTIONHEIGHT AbeliaSemi-evergreen, deciduous, summer flowering.1-2m AucubaEvergreen, large leaves, berries on female.1.5m+ Berberis Evergreen & deciduous, orange flowers in spring, autumn...
NAMEDESCRIPTION HEIGHT Aucuba Evergreen, large leaves, berries on female. 1.5m+ Elaeagnus Evergreen, small scented flowers. 2m+ Euonymus Evergreen, variegated leaves. 1m Camellia Evergreen, spring...
Generally, the planting and aftercare of hardy bulbs is straightforward. After making sure that the bulb is right for the situation and suitable for the time of planting, choose good quality bulbs and ensure soil will not be waterlogged in winter. To plant, dig the...
NAME DESCRIPTION HEIGHT Abelia Semi-evergreen, scented flowers in summer. 90cm-5m Bracchiglottis Evergreen, grey felted leaves, yellow flowers. 75cm+ Buddleja Deciduous, summer flowers, attracts...
Below are a few recommendations for planting in different situations. HOT AND DRY CONDITIONS...
PLANTING: Mark out an area for planting, which should be at least double the size of the container or the root stock (if bare rooted). The hole should be dug out to the diameter marked and slightly deeper than the container or rootstock. In the bottom of the planting...
January can be a long, dark and cold month with seemingly little going on in the garden. However, to think like this would be wrong, for there is a group of shrubs that bring vibrancy like no others...
Spray fruit trees and bushes with a winter wash. Choose a calm day to do so. Make sure that your greenhouse heating is working. Prune apple and pear trees. After strong winds, check and if required,...
