A quintessential English garden wouldn’t be complete without roses Image source: Viktoria Kuzemnko
For summer spectacle and scent it’s hard to beat the rose, and few gardeners feel their plot is complete without at least one.
The colour range is vast and with everything from rampant ramblers to dainty patio roses, there’s something to suit every size of garden.
While they may be the stars of summer, between November and March is the best time to plant. Bare root roses are not only cheaper than potted plants, they also establish more easily. Continue reading “How to choose and plant roses”
Enjoy colour in the garden year round with Cornus. Image source: Van Meuwen
More than any other season, it’s winter that sorts true gardeners from mere dabblers. Putting on a good show when flowers are plentiful is easy, while the stripped back nature of winter soon exposes any weakness in design. Continue reading “What to grow in the winter garden”
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* Customers who complete Van Meuwen’s online customer survey before 14th October 2018 will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of five Canary Island Date Palms. Entries are limited to one per customer.
Winter flowering bulbs bring a welcome sprinkling of early colour Image source: Shutterstock
It’s time to plant bulbs and corms to brighten the dark days of late winter and early spring. These heartwarming splashes of colour take up so little space that they may be grown in a pot on a doorstep or balcony, or in a window box. Even better, they can be lifesavers for early emerging bees.
Growing your own soft fruit is easy and yields delicious results Image source: Shutterstock
Soft fruit is one of the easiest and most rewarding things to grow at home. It can be squeezed into a small space, and needs minimal care. Soft fruit also freezes well, helping to avoid the ‘courgettes with everything’ glut scenario that can happen when growing your own food.
