Planting in Shade

Epimedium

One of the most difficult spots people find to to plant is shade. This is why we have created a shade house in our shade tunnel and its brimming with plants, not just ferns and hostas but perennials, excellent ground cover for both dry and wet shade. Here are some suggestions that should help to carpet the ground. 

Plant Thugs Make Useful Ground Cover

Comfrey

We all have problem areas in our garden. Rather than grow weeds we do sometimes need a few strong plants to cover the ground and beat the weeds. These are some of my recommended thugs that can do the job!

Planning Garden Structure

Considerations when Planning Garden Structure

When we talk about permanent structure in the garden we are looking at what has an impact in every season. Colour, shape, height contrast.

How To Plan Your Perennial Border

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How Do You Get Started Planting Your Borders? 

Firstly look at Lots of pictures in gardening magazines and books and make a mood board. Decide what you like!

Shrubs that have All Year Round Interest

Nandina domestics 'Obsessed'

There are some amazing plants out there that are interesting all year round. I don't think there is anything that actually flowers all year but there are some wonderful evergreen foliages, colurful bark and flushes of berries. Here is a quick flash of some of the largely evergreen plants we recomend, it's a useful list.

Shade Loving Epimediums Make Perfect Ground Cover.

Epimediums thrive in shade.

Perennials And shrubs For Hot Dry Positions

We are very aware of how hot weather will impacted on our gardens so here are a few suggestions of plants that cope well in hot dry conditions.