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Creating an Ornamental Garden; Planning for Summer

One of the best aspects of gardening is how it focuses on the future. This means we get to daydream about summer blooms in the depths of winter. In fact Autumn is the best time to plan for the following summer by planting annuals or biennials. Annuals are plants that only live for one season,Continue reading “Creating an Ornamental Garden; Planning for Summer”

Creating a Garden with Annuals and Biennials

One of the best aspects of gardening is its focus on the future, meaning we’re always looking forward to beautiful blooms, even in winter. In fact Autumn is the best time to plan for the following summer by planting annuals or biennials. If you’d like fill your garden with flowers for very little money andContinue reading “Creating a Garden with Annuals and Biennials”

Creating an Ornamental Garden: Selecting Plants

I’m no garden designer but having being an interior architect for 15 years, I am well-practiced at balancing colour and form. I’ve also been gardening since I was 8 so and I have lots and lots of direct experience. Here are my tips on how to create a plant plan from scratch that will haveContinue reading “Creating an Ornamental Garden: Selecting Plants”