It is a question that has been asked time and time again. “How do you stop the local cats from pooping in your garden?” We can all picture the scene, you go out into your garden that you spend many an hour tendering to your beautiful shrubs and flowers, only to be frustrated by the scene in front of you. The local neighbouring cats have dug holes in your garden or lawn and worst of…
Planting your Clematis This clematis planting guide is designed for planting a clematis that has been grown in a 2 litre pot or larger. Where to start First of all, you will need to dig a hole of approximately 15” (38cm) in diameter and about the same 15 inches in depth. After this, you will need to break up the soil that is at the bottom of the hole and mix compost with a small…
There aren’t many gardens that don’t have a gloomy spot in the garden that seems impossible to grow plants in. But what if you knew what to plant in those areas? Then your gloomy areas can become inspiring and enriched with a new lease of life. Many north and east-facing gardens can be naturally shaded because of their location. Shaded areas can suffer from dry soil conditions, these are usually found underneath trees and conifers…
Does your garden start looking bare as the cold winter months draw in as many of your plants and shrubs go into dormancy or die back for the winter? In winter a garden full of stunning colour and fragrance may seem like an unlikely option but this does not have to be the case, and all you need is a little bit of careful planning. Fortunately for you, it really isn’t that difficult to add splashes of colour and interest into…
