by Manoj Malde | Nov 9, 2015 | Garden
Trilliums grow wild in the forests in North America. The rhizomes are found just under the leaf litter surface so don’t plant them too deep. If planted shallow, the roots contract to drag the rhizome down to the optimum level. If planted too deep the rhizome cannot...
by Manoj Malde | Nov 9, 2015 | Garden
After a long winter slumber we all long for some colour and life in the garden. Spring bulb planting begins in September but save your tulips to be planted in November. Plant them to early and there is the possibility of them suffering tulip fire. To get the greatest...
by Manoj Malde | Nov 9, 2015 | Garden, Maintenance
The best way to do this is by deadheading. By taking off the dead flower heads the plant will put it’s energy into making more flowers. If the dead heads are left on, the plant will put its energy into trying to form seeds.
by Manoj Malde | Nov 9, 2015 | Garden
Many of us do care about the planet we live in. One way we can help is by home composting. This is an environmentally friendly way of dealing with garden and kitchen waste (not cooked food). Composting is a biochemical process where naturally occurring microorganisms...
by Manoj Malde | Nov 9, 2015 | Garden
Add autumn colour to your front steps. These pots are so easy and they dont cost much. Best to plant up atleast 3 post so that they can be grouped together to create a WOW factor other wise fill one large pot. I’ve used the following plants:- Variegated Euonymus...
by Manoj Malde | Jun 8, 2015 | Garden
I’ve just read an interesting post on Linked In which I have pasted below. Worth considering. As you would employ an architect to draw up plans for a house and an experienced builder to construct, similarly it is worth engaging a garden designer to design/draw up...
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