Ah, the daffodil, nature's little burst of sunshine! These cheerful trumpeters of spring are like the garden's way of saying, "Hey there winter, pack your bags, it's time for you to go!" Daffodils know what they want, and if you...
Get ready for a botanical love affair, or as the legendary UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh puts it, "Sex on stalks" - his way of charmingly describing Agapanthus praecox. Forget the elegant common names like African Lily or Lily of the...
Garden Day holds a special place in the hearts of gardeners. It's a chance to set aside your gardening tools and simply revel in the pleasure of being in your garden, appreciating the fruits of your labour thus far. Importantly,...
Hippeastrum, affectionately known as amaryllis, ranks among the world's most cherished potted plants, and it's not difficult to see why. This true bulb is both quick and easy to grow, making it as endearing as it is captivating. With warmer...
Every month offers something exciting to plant, so you can welcome change into your garden all year round. You may be wondering what flowers you can plant in summer? Well, some of your favourite summer flowers will need to be...
As much as beauty abounds in the garden, some beauty can be dangerous. Arm yourself with the knowledge of which bulbs can be toxic to your pets. Cats and dogs are by nature curious, and sometimes ‘feed’ their curiosity by...
When it comes to companion planting, remember that just like people, veggies have their favourite friends too. So, if you’re looking to increase the yield of your plants, protect them from pests and diseases and have a happy garden, then...
Sleep, Creep, Leap! That’s how peonies roll. Hailing originally from the Far East, Paeonia officinalis, the beautiful peony has become a favourite around the world. The explorer Marco Polo described them as being ‘roses as big as cabbages’ when first...
