An Englishman's Garden Adventures
The green roof is ten years old, and the planting has matured into a fascinating naturalistic plant community. Any garden, as it matures, contains a community of plants: a dynamic mix of species of different ages. Some short-term residents come …
In this post I look at the amazing design potential of this wonderful perennial which has a very long season of interest from January until December… Some plants have the ability to just keep giving throughout the season with never …
Read moreMyrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites)
throughout the year
Designing a planting scheme on a foliage-first basis is a sure-fire way to a classy garden. In this post I will show you how I have created beautiful designs that are stylish and dramatic despite being almost entirely green. … …
Read moreGive Green a Chance The importance of foliage in planting design
#1 Salvia nemorosa May Night #2 Salvia nemorosa Caradonna Flowering stems of Salvia Caradonna, backlit by the evening sun, take on a magisterial dark-purple glow #3 Salvia Snow Hill #4 Salvia Rose Marvel A dwarf pink perennial sagejust 1ft x …
In the damp, grey days of February and March, I have had plenty of brightness outside my kitchen door.
Alpine plants weave togethercreating miniature landscapes fit for fairy-folk Mid May This series of photos was taken at dusk between May and July 2019, up on the roof of my Workshop where I have a well established Green Roof. The …
A good coherent planting plan arises out of careful considerations that take into account multiple factors In my last post (The New Pond Garden Planting) I showcased the shrubs and perennials that I have just finished planting in the refurbished …
This is a new part of my garden which has replaced the vegetable beds that used to be here with something more ornamental. The four L-shaped raised beds that frame my pond have been recently upgraded (see previous post: ‘Renovating …
This little bed is about 8ft wide and 5ft deep. It sits below a window next to my desk at the front of our house. It is nestled between the porch (to the right) and the neighbour’s house (to the …
