An Englishman's Garden Adventures
In this article I detail the new planting plan for phase three of my green roof one year after planting. Low maintenance shrubs provide a variety of colours and textures throughout the year. Plus tips on planting, irrigation and the use of stepping stones.
Here are five beautiful planting plans to inspire your gardening adventures. These compact perennial combinations have stood the test of time in my garden, growing for years without getting out of control. Each creates a big impact in a small space with minimum fuss. Planting ideas for sun and shade, fertile and poor soils — something for everyone!
Gorgeous, fleshy, colourful succulents: the large garden sedums are indispensable, trouble-free late-flowering perennials, loved by pollinators. Here I share the best performers from my garden.
Planting ideas for an autumn garden using soft pastel shades and silver foliage. Guaranteed to shine on even the dullest day.
In the second part of this photo review I focus on the late-summer planting in my mediterranean-style raised-bed garden; Hopefully, you will find some ideas to inspire your own garden design.
A photo showcase of my recently redesigned mediterranean-inspired raised-bed garden; Packed with planting ideas to inspire your own gardening adventures. … read more
A brief photographic review of the best moments from 2021.
These plants are the ultimate garden work horses, flowering for at least five months straight. Some of the most popular … read more
This autumn-winter planting scheme provides a show of white flowers from September until March (Photo: November 2021) The planting area … read more
The green roof is ten years old, and the planting has matured into a fascinating naturalistic plant community. Any garden, … read more
Myrtle spurge Some plants have the ability to just keep giving throughout the season with never a dull moment. The … read more
Designing a planting scheme on a foliage-first basis is a sure-fire way to a classy garden. In this post I … read more