Phlox are one of those hardy perennials that every gardener should include in their armoury. They can be suited to many different situations in the garden.

Fertilisers – How and when should we use them ?

Now we all look forward to the heady days of summer when our plants are flourishing, and our gardens are at their peak. But, the question is, “How do we ensure plants reach their full potential ....

Rosy's planting plan for a Shady Border

The plants Rosy has chosen for this border will all thrive in a moderately good, free-draining soil in semi-shade. She has picked 15 different varieties to give interest throughout the year.

Hardy's win their 22nd RHS Chelsea Gold Medal

Rosy Hardy and her team at Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants have been awarded their 22nd RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal for her 25th Chelsea appearance.

Heavenly Hellebores

A vast array of Hellebores (Helleborus) are available, with several pages listed in the RHS Plant Finder. With so many to choose from it can seem overwhelming deciding on the right hellebore for your

This unusual woodland plant, originating from China and of the Saxifragaceae family has rosettes of broad, reddish-brown flushed green foliage and heads of green flushed white flowers, with pinkish ..

How to find a name

Five years ago, at Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, a customer approached us to enquire about an ASTER he couldn't identify ...........

Spring is in the air

A new year and we have so many events to look forward to. The new growing season is always wonderful especially with herbaceous perennials as they start to wake up in the spring....

Australia - Small Nurseries like us

In the new millennium we were made an offer that we really thought was too good to miss.....

National Tree Week 24th November - 2nd December 2018

National Tree Week is the UK's largest annual tree celebration, marking the start of the winter tree planting season (November to March each year). The Tree Council, one of the UK’s leading charities

Perennials for structure in the garden

During autumn we can embrace a new phase in the garden, when plants develop rich hues as their leaves change colour and their flower heads fade. However ....

Career routes into horticulture

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) states that Horticulture contributes £9 billion to the UK economy each year and employs around 300,000 people across a range of disciplines. ....

Amphibians in our gardens

Many of you may think that because you do not have a pond or body of water in your garden then you won’t have frogs and toads. It is true they do need water for breeding in but they will happily live

Three New Plant Introductions for RHS Chelsea 2018

Available NOW - While Stocks Last

Autumn is the perfect time for planting ....

There are so many good reasons to get out and get planting in the autumn.