Author Archives: Ciaran Burke

Time to Get A Sugar Rush

It’s time to try something new in the garden this year and the Erysimum cheiri Sugar Rush Series of wallflower is the perfect choice. This new variety of wallflower was bred for those who crave color, fragrance, and a longer flowering period. The plants are of compact size, making it a great choice for smallContinue reading “Time to Get A Sugar Rush”

Repeat planting in the Pylon Garden –

In the video above, I explain how I use two different plants with similar shapes to unify different areas. The two plants are Viburnum plicatum ‘Watanabe’ and Nipponanthemum nipponicum. To see information on the plants see their plant profiles in The Plants section of the website. Plant profile -Viburnum plicatum ‘Watanabe’ Plant profile – NipponanthemumContinue reading “Repeat planting in the Pylon Garden –”

It’s not too late…

There is still time to plant flower bulbs for Spring and early summer colour.Late autumn is the perfect time to start thinking ahead and plan for a vibrant and colorful garden in the upcoming spring and early summer seasons. Planting bulbs during this time ensures that you’ll be greeted with stunning blooms once the warmerContinue reading “It’s not too late…”

Get Moving – A Guide To Moving Shrubs

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to move a shrub and ensure its successful transition: 1. Timing: The best time to move a shrub is during its dormant season, which is typically in late autumn, winter, or early spring. Avoid moving it during extreme weather conditions or when the ground is frozen. With deciduous plantsContinue reading “Get Moving – A Guide To Moving Shrubs”

To Cut, or not cut.

When I was studying horticulture way back in the twilight years of the last century, the autumn cut back was the the start of putting the garden to bed for the winter. A habit that had been carried out by gardeners since the Victorian era. These days such practices are still carried out, however, theContinue reading “To Cut, or not cut.”