Plant Associations – Valeriana
Valeriana looking good with other plants.
Plant Associations – Poppies
Wonderful Blousy Poppies Papaver Oriental Poppies are a real hit of blousy extravagance for the early season, but need careful placement to work in the garden. They have an unusual seasonal growth pattern, starting into leafy growth in late Summer. They go all winter as a leafy mound which then throws the [...]
Plant Associations – Nepeta
Pictures of Nepeta in garden situations and in association with other plants. You may also like Nepeta and Salvia ‘If you set it, the cats will eat it, If you sow it, the cats don’t know it.’ This old rhyme refers to the belief that cats will always go for a [...]
Wildlife Pictures
A random selection of photographs showing wildlife visiting our nursery and garden. Butteflies and Moths Bees... ..and Others
Plant Associations – Hosta
Hosta going rather well with other textures. You might also like to check out our range of Hostas organised by size Hostas Compared .
What is a Perennial ?
What is a Perennial ? Summed up in a single phrase, a perennial is a plant that lives and flowers for a number of years leaving behind no woody structure each season. Examples of perennials would be Campanulas, Delphiniums, Heleniums, Hellebores and Rudbeckias. So, if you plant perennials you can expect [...]
When to Plant Perennials
When should you plant perennials ? The simple answer to this is that you can plant them at any time of the year, however there are some times that are better and some times that may not work so well. Autumn The overriding rule is this - can the plant establish and is it going [...]
Plant Associations – Ferns
Follow the links to the right to find out more about ferns. Alternatively just scroll down the page to see lots of pictures to inspire you. Links Ferns for moisture Ferns for dry sites Ferns - Deciduous or Evergreen ? Ferns The [...]
Plant Associations – Euphorbia
The lovely limey greens of Euphorbia go so well with so many things.
Plant Associations – Anthemis
See some plants that Anthemis goes well with.