1. Look at how big your tree will grow, and how fast it’ll get there. Some trees grow quickly, some slowly, but it will only become a problem if your tree will grow too big for your garden – one of the best small trees is a multi-stemmed Himalayan Birch (Betula utilis). 2. Look at …
7 secrets to choosing the perfect tree for your garden Read More »
Now is the time to get some new plants in the ground to improve your garden’s winter colour. Year-round interest is the magic goal for wonderful gardens, so bag some of these beauties for something to look at from the kitchen window!Would you believe that I started off this list thinking that I’d have maybe …
There’s been a lot of talk on the Internet about whether to have a lawn. It’s an ecological desert, it takes a lot of fertilisers and effort to keep it looking pristine. There are lots of seemingly logical arguments against having a lawn. And I understand all of those arguments – I don’t actually agree …
If the new school year has started you thinking about a garden without children in it –even if you’re not quite there yet, read on for some tips and ideas about how to reclaim your precious outdoor space –just for you (and maybe the occasional grandchild –eventually). 1. Reduce the lawn size -mowing the lawn …
6 ways to update your garden once the children have grown up Read More »
