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A very hardy perennial or occasionally biennial plant, Eryngium is the perfect plant for poor, dry soil, seaside salt exposure and long-lasting architectural brilliance
Why, when and how to stake plants is a thorny issue for lots of gardeners, but here we will try to clear away some of the confusion.
An update from Professor David Stevens about his garden and our plants
These are herbaceous perennials with tall stems of pea like flowers over mid green, trilobed foliage.
These tiny stars of Spring are small bulbous perennials related to Allium, that originated in South America and are suited to free draining soil.
When the kids are off school it can be difficult and expensive to keep them amused. Here are a few suggestions to occupy their time.
Alex Metcalf writes about the people and places that have plants names after them.
A quick look at Some of Rosy's many sales. appearances and visits throughout 2022
Christmas Cocktails. Most but not all cocktails, need a sugar syrup so to start here's an easy way to make yours. It keeps well in the fridge so can be made up in advance.
Jobs both indoors and outside for November
. Nick Compton discusses the lengths plant breeders will go to breed the perfect plant
Some plants need a little preparation to give them the best chance of surviving the winter. Rosy demonstrates how to look after Agastache, Oenothora (previously Gaura), Salvias and Dahlias.
Epimedium are low growing, rhizomatous perennials that do well in most soils and are adapted to semi shade or woodland conditions.
While it might be tempting to think that a degree or so warmer won't make all that much difference to our back gardens, the impacts and effects go much wider.
Rob talks about the origins of the nursery and peat free growing
Here at Hardy's we do our best to adopt sustainable practice wherever possible. Here are some examples:- The vast majority of the compost used at the nursery is peat free.
Our display at BBC Gardeners World Live at the NEC 2022, took the 'Best of Summer Plants' and a Platinum Award
February can be cold, wet and at times very windy. But if you are in the south of the UK then this really is the month when you should be taking a closer look at your Roses and not just ...
Our display in the Floral Marquee at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show was awarded a gold medal.
'Over the Wall' at RHS Hampton Court Flower festival wins 'Best in Show', 'Best Construction' and a Gold medal