Filling the Colour Gap

The high and lows at the start of this year have been personal and weather based. Winter was rather good to us here. It was cold enough to kill lots of bugs but was nothing like as wet or windy as my previous two winters. So Spring started well.

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the top 5 spring blooms, where we explore the enchanting world of vibrant flowers that grace the season with their breathtaking beauty. As passionate floral enthusiasts, we take great pleasure in sharing our knowledge and expertise to help you discover the most captivating blooms that flourish during this time of renewal and rejuvenation.

You will be astonished to know that some of the Most Expensive Houseplants might be growing in your garden! So, what makes them so expensive, and which one tops the list? Let’s find out!

I adore Japanese hollies. They’re not fussy about their environment and they maintain their shape without much – if any – pruning. They’re the industrious gardener’s alternative to disease-prone and maintenance-heavy boxwoods.There are dozens of named cultivars and they come in

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Japanese beetles are invasive little creatures with an insane appetite. If you’re a gardener, you are bound to encounter them sooner or later. A simple way to prevent them from attacking your flower and vegetable garden is to sprinkle a baby powder on the plant leaves. This will repel the offenders and keep them off for some time or at least till the next downpour. Learn more here!

Are you looking for a versatile and budget-friendly product to enhance your gardening experience? Look no further than Johnson Baby Oil! Here are Johnson Baby Oil Uses in the Garden to promote growth, deter pests, and improve the overall appearance of your green space.

We generally use talcum powder to get rid of the sweat and feel fresh and odor-free but it is useful in your backyard as well! Surprised? Have a look at 12 amazing Talcum Powder Uses in the Garden!

The Scourge of Alien Invasive Plants In Ireland I was struck by the ubiquity of non-native plants in the Irish countryside. It took me a while to realise that the lush green grass that lined nearly every lane was in fact the young foliage of crocosmia which must have completely overwhelmed the native species that grew there previously.

The Delicate Delight of Herbaceous Clematis The improved soil in one of the new raised beds near the house must have been just what this pale blue clematis required. The tiny pale blue flowers look quite wonderful amongst the white Japanese anemones.

Some of the most successful plant combinations in the garden at this time of year are in shades of white and green.  The white Japanese anemones love it in the light soil in this garden as they flower their socks off against a backdrop of fragrant Star Jasmine.  On the other side of the path Gladiolus murielae (also known as Acidanthera) look gorgeous emerging from amongst the ornamental grasses.  I’ve previously tried planting them in the ground but they haven’t been very successful, so this year I’ve grown them in pots that I can tuck in with the grasses when they are in flower.  I will overwinter them undercover in the hope of getting them to flower again. ..

The Transformative Effect of Snow It’s interesting how snow reveals patterns and textures and highlights things that might go unnoticed in normal circumstances when there is the distraction of colour. Daylily shoots form a necklace of green at the foot of the tulip tree, the olive tree with its coating of snow is reminiscent of William Morris’s willow design, the Japanese acer’s delicate elegance is even more evident and grasses become snow fountains.