One of the most rewarding sights in my garden this year has been the Clematis. Over the years I have planted a number of early and late flowering Clematis below my established shrubs which has meant that when you least expect it wonderfully coloured flowers emerge from the shrubs foliage. Not all … [Read more...]
Saffron Crocus Bulbs have arrived
26 August 2010 By 1 Comment
My Saffron Crocus bulbs arrived from Suttons just before my holiday so I have only just planted them. I chose to plant them in three medium sized bulb bowls so that I can keep them close to the house and keep my eye on them. The instructions say they can be planted any time through to September but … [Read more...]
Gardening Articles
28 July 2010 By Leave a Comment
Do you love your garden but not sure of the best way to prune your clematis, propagate plants for next year, make the best of your lawn or produce good quality compost? If so then take a look at our gardening articles which we are sure will be useful to you. These … [Read more...]
Produce a colourful display in just a few weeks
6 July 2010 By Leave a Comment
Earlier in the year I decided to clear out a small bed which had become overgrown with conifers and ivy. I dug out the roots and added some fertiliser and waited until the weather warmed up. Over the last year or so I had accumulated a number of annual seed packets so in early June I took a small … [Read more...]
The 12 Step Beginners Guide to Pruning
1 July 2010 By Leave a Comment
Not all shrubs require pruning but you may want to consider it in order to shape the plant, to encourage vigorous growth, flowering or fruit production or to remove dead, damaged or diseased material. Here is a beginners guide to pruning: Pruning is best carried out immediately after flowering to … [Read more...]
13 Steps to Building a Garden Pond
9 June 2010 By Leave a Comment
There are several points you need to consider before building your pond: Should it be formal or informal, natural or modern? Do you want to keep fish, grow plants or attract wildlife? Are there children to keep safe? Once you have answered these questions you need to decide where you want to site … [Read more...]
Horsetail / Mare’s tail (Equisetum arvense)
27 April 2010 By Leave a Comment
Question: I hope you can help, My family and I have just moved into a nice house in Kent and look forward to enjoying our new garden especially with our new daughter who is currently 6 months old. The problem I have is that the garden seems to be infested with a strange mushroom like plant. I dont … [Read more...]
We have Ground Elder!
25 April 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Gardening Register garden is gradually being taken over by Ground Elder. I first noticed it last year but it was just a small patch. The smart thing would have been to dig it all out there and then but I didn't. This year the patch has tripled in size so I now have my work cut out for me. Ground … [Read more...]
Kniphofia (Red Hot Pokers)
19 April 2010 By Leave a Comment
Question: My red hot pokers have grown annually without much attention. This year the crowns appear to have rotted. The roots seem quite strong. Is there anything I can do? They are usually in full bloom in May/June/July. Answer: Kniphofia are usually very reliable as you say however they are … [Read more...]
