Watering is important because your orchid will be growing in a very lumpy, freely drained compost. Water as much as... Read More

Orchids are now the most popular flowering potplants – they are available everywhere and you can buy them for as... Read More

Hydrangeas are currently undergoing huge changes as plant breeders introduce new kinds that are dwarfer than the older ones and... Read More

Hydrangeas are among the most popular shrubs. They are hard to beat for easy, long-lasting colour. But which colour? Blue... Read More

It will come as no surprise that I have planted bare root hedging! I wanted native plants for the perimeter... Read More

With March around the corner there is just about time to plant hedges. When it comes to garden boundaries there... Read More

If you want to try keeping Poinsettias for another year, bear in mind that it will be much bigger the... Read More

Unless you live in a cave, you will probably give or receive a plant at Christmas and the chances are... Read More

Acer griseum I planted my first Acer griseum when I was 14 and it is now a magnificent tree. Now... Read More