by Janine Winlaw | Oct 15, 2019 | Home and Garden, News
Dahlias are back in fashion in a big way, sales are up and there are thousands of posts of these dramatic beauties on Instagram. Once only grown on the allotments or in a dahlia bed for flower shows and flower arranging, they’re now being used mingled amongst...
by Janine Winlaw | Sep 24, 2019 | Home and Garden, News
Wildflower meadows may be decreasing in the countryside, but they’re on the rise in urban gardens, giving a fashionably relaxed, naturalistic feel. They also attract a host of wildlife and increase biodiversity. If you’d like one, now is a good time to start the...
by Janine Winlaw | Aug 30, 2019 | Home and Garden, News
Hydrangeas are gorgeous shrubs – their large blousy heads create abundance and colour into late summer, often taking on pinky hues in autumn, with dried seed heads adding winter structure too. They can be broadly categorised into two species, including Asian...
by Janine Winlaw | Jul 15, 2019 | Home and Garden, News
It’s depressing coming home to a neglected garden. But a few simple jobs before you go away will help your garden survive for a few weeks without you. Here are 10 things to do before you head off on your travels. Move your pots to semi-shade, grouping them together to...
by Janine Winlaw | Jun 18, 2019 | Home and Garden, News
Summer’s here at last, with everything bursting into bloom. Here’s what to do to keep it looking at its best. Pruning: Deadhead your roses to keep them flowering, likewise other perennials like geraniums and viola, snipping off browning heads or flower spires with...
