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Deal of the Day: Fairy roses 3 baskets set
Buy all 3 basket sets together and SAVE!
Known for their vigorous growth Fairy roses produce dense glossy foliage and masses of semi double fragrant blossoms from early Summer to first frosts. Each basket set comes complete with 3 roses, a basket, compost and fertiliser tablets.
Last order date June 30th 2008
Price £38.00 More info & [...]
Propagation, When Is The Best Time To Do It?
If you are a beginner at rose gardening you have probably heard the phrase rose propagation and you are quite sure what it is and how to do it. Propagation is a term used to describe reproduction in the plant world. You can propagate you roses by using seeds or taking a cutting from your [...]
24May2008 | Vanya | 0 comments | Continued
Exotic-looking Passion Flowers
Passion flowers (Passiflora) are ideal climbers for a warm, sunny trellis or pergola. Only a few are hardy enough to endure low winter temperatures outside, although with global warming who knows? The large flowers, with an intricate centre surrounded by coloured filaments, bring a touch of the exotic to the garden. The hardier types [...]
22May2008 | Vanya | 0 comments | Continued
Trailing geraniums will provide masses of colour all summer long
Trailing geraniums will provide masses of colour all summer long and thrive on a little neglect, even in the sunniest and driest of positions. This collection provides several striking colours along with a balance of restful shades. Plant them where they can gently tumble and trail and they will reward you with the most [...]
21May2008 | Vanya | 0 comments | Continued
African Daisy - Excellent Bedding Plants For An Arid Climate Garden
African daisy is the name commonly used to describe a group of different bedding plants. All come from South Africa, sport a mass of daisy-like flowers (unsurprisingly!), and require similar conditions to grow successfully. Daisy flowers, typical of the Asteraceae botanical family, create a clear mood and design direction. They appear out of place in [...]
21May2008 | Vanya | 0 comments | Continued
Hanging Baskets That Last All Year Round
You know spring has arrived when the stores put out their display of colorful hanging baskets. Why wait til spring, wouldn’t it be great to celebrate the seasons all year round? You can do this by creating an all season hanging planter that changes with each of the four seasons.
Start by buying a strong, attractive [...]
Growing Echinacea or Purple Coneflower
Purple Cone Flower (Echinacea) is a hardy attractive flower that looks great in almost any flower garden. The plants grow 3 feet to 4 feet tall on coarse hairy stems and bloom from July until frost. Purple coneflower is cold hardy, surviving winters as far north as the Canadian border. It thrives in either dry [...]
9May2008 | Vanya | 0 comments | Continued
The Types of Petunias and How To Grow Them
Petunia Varieties
Choosing the right Petunia for you is mostly a matter of preference. The only class that isn’t suitable for almost any purpose is the Grandifloras, which do not tend to perform as well in some climates. There are five basic types of petunia, each with somewhat different flowers and growing habits.
Grandifloras are the largest [...]
Flower Garden Design - The Secret of Color For Every Season
Good flower garden design is the result of good planning. Be careful not to place too much emphasis on a colorful spring, also plan ahead.
Plan ahead and enjoy the best results
Make sure to plan spring, summer and autumn bloomers. I know the months after the grey winter we are drawn outside and are prepared to [...]
Cannas - Attractive Tropical Perennials for Any Flower Garden
Cannas are tropical and subtropical flowering plants with large, banana like leaves. They can be grown as annuals in cooler regions, where they add an instant touch of the tropics to gardens. A surge in interest and hybridizing has resulted in a dazzling array of cannas to choose from.
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Period: Repeat blooms throughout [...]
