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...
by Janine Winlaw | May 31, 2019 | Home and Garden, News
From the delicate perfume of roses to the heady exoticism of jasmine, having a few sweet smelling flowers in your garden can really lift the spirits. It’s a good idea to put fragrant plants near seating areas or paths so you can appreciate them as you walk by or over...
by Janine Winlaw | Mar 26, 2019 | Home and Garden, News
Great for carpeting bare ground, preventing weeds and defining the front of a border, groundcover plants are a must-have in the garden. Here are my top 10, grown for… Foliage Asarum europaeum (Wild ginger) For a lush contemporary look this is unbeatable, with glossy...
by Around Dulwich | Feb 25, 2019 | Events, Home and Garden
60 top midcentury dealers and 25 hot contemporary designers come together at this celebrated show at Dulwich College on Sunday 10th March. “Design Addicts will have a heart attack” Grand Designs If you don’t just wear vintage, you live vintage, you...