by Barbara Samitier | Dec 22, 2016 | Home and Garden, News
Whether it’s attractive bark, shiny berries or a splash of colour, there are lots of plants to add winter interest to your garden…. Beautiful bark Betula utilis var. jacquemontii ‘Grayswood Ghost’ has brilliant white bark, which glows out in soft wintery light. It’s...
by Barbara Samitier | Nov 24, 2016 | Home and Garden, News
I’ve grown to appreciate euphorbias more and more. Their slightly exotic-looking foliage adds strong evergreen structure to a garden, but it’s their brilliant lime green flowers in spring and early summer that really wow and look amazing with purples and blues....
by Barbara Samitier | Oct 24, 2016 | Home and Garden, News
Sell: Keep the colour going in your garden long after summer. While summer planting has had its moment, there are plenty of plants that are absolutely at their peak right now. And in many ways focusing at least some of your garden on autumn interest makes sense....
by Barbara Samitier | Sep 13, 2016 | Home and Garden, News
I wouldn’t be exaggerating if I said that EVERYBODY in the entire universe love Alliums. EVERY single client of mine, the wives at least, mention them on their wish list. It might be that they have no opinion on what plant goes in their new garden as long as they get...
by Barbara Samitier | Aug 26, 2016 | Features, Home and Garden, News
As well as planning your holiday wardrobe, a few hours work in the garden before you go away will go a long way to ensure you come back to a thriving garden. Lawns Mow the lawn a few days before you leave but don’t cut it too short if the weather is hot and dry – long...
