Lots of us love plants, and we love to find new plants in garden centres, succumb to temptation and arrive home with our new purchases, then decide where to place them. Diversity of plant types is good for nature, it is good for gardeners, adding interest and beauty to our gardens. The danger with usingContinue reading “Using Plant Shapes To Harmonise Planting Schemes”
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Two Plants With Evergreen Foliage That Changes Colour In Winter.
Two plants that I love for their colourful foliage and textures, especially colourful in winter Microbiota decussata Microbiota decussata, commonly known as Russian cypress or Siberian cypress, is a fascinating evergreen plant that adds charm and beauty to any garden or landscape. This ground-hugging coniferous shrub is native to the forests of Siberia and featuresContinue reading “Two Plants With Evergreen Foliage That Changes Colour In Winter.”
13 Favourites Month by Month
As the calendar flips to another year and we prepare to embrace the wonders of 2023, let me begin by wishing each one of you a sprouting, blooming, and delightful Happy New Year! May it be a year where your gardens radiate vibrancy and your love for gardening proliferates to newer dimensions. With the breakContinue reading “13 Favourites Month by Month”
Seakale – good enough to eat!
Delving into the Details of Crambe maritima: A Unique Addition to Your Garden Hello gardeners, I’m thrilled to bring another engaging plant highlight from the garden here at The Paddock. Today, we’re diving into the fascinating details of the Crambe maritima, commonly known as Sea Kale. Not only does this little-known plant exude charm andContinue reading “Seakale – good enough to eat!”
Seakale – good enough to eat!
Delving into the Details of Crambe maritima: A Unique Addition to Your Garden Hello gardeners, I’m thrilled to bring another engaging plant highlight from the garden here at The Paddock. Today, we’re diving into the fascinating details of the Crambe maritima, commonly known as Sea Kale. Not only does this little-known plant exude charm andContinue reading “Seakale – good enough to eat!”
Seakale – good enough to eat!
Delving into the Details of Crambe maritima: A Unique Addition to Your Garden Hello gardeners, I’m thrilled to bring another engaging plant highlight from the garden here at The Paddock. Today, we’re diving into the fascinating details of the Crambe maritima, commonly known as Sea Kale. Not only does this little-known plant exude charm andContinue reading “Seakale – good enough to eat!”
Adding Winter Brilliance to Your Garden: Discover Colourful Foliage and Majestic Stems
Winter, often perceived as a season of slumber and desolation in the garden, need not be drab and unexciting. With the right plants, your garden or pots can come alive with vibrant colours, shapes, and textures. Today, we’ll explore the dazzling beauty of Cordyline ‘Charlie Boy’, Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’, Acer palmatum ‘Sangokaku’, and Mahonia xContinue reading “Adding Winter Brilliance to Your Garden: Discover Colourful Foliage and Majestic Stems”
Ciaran The Gardener 