Container Gardening

There are many benefits to growing your plants in containers. This article will look at some of the advantages of Container Gardening and some of the best plants to try in pots, tubs and troughs.
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Buddleja Buzz Plants

The dwarf Buddleja Buzz (Buddleia – butterfly bush) are very attractive, compact plants that are loved by bees and butterflies and are non-invasive. [...]

Flower seeds to sow in August

There are still a few flowering plant seeds to sow during August for Spring colour. [...]

Growing Streptocarpus Plants (Cape Primrose)

The streptocarpus, or Cape Primrose is an excellent addition to any windowsil or conservatory. It will provide plenty of orchid-like flowers for much of the year and is easy to grow. [...]

Hanging Basket Plants For Free!

Spent a fortune on plants this year for your hanging baskets? Save money next year by taking cuttings and over-wintering them. [...]

Snapdragons - Antirrhinums

The Antirrhinum (Latin: Like-Rhinos-Snout), or Snapdragon as they are commonly named, are incredibly easy to raise and will provide you will lashings of vibrant colour during the summer months. [...]

Growing Poor Man's Orchid - Schizanthus

Grow the beautiful Schizanthus – Poor Man’s Orchid in your garden borders, or containers. [...]

'Easy to grow' flowers

A list of common, easy to grow flowers for your garden this summer. For the first time gardener. [...]

Growing Helleborus From Seed

Winter flowering Helleborus are surprisingly easy to grow from seed. A highly rewarding long flowering perennial – attractive in the garden all year round. [...]

Growing Canna

The Canna is a very popular, tropical relative of the banana. With stricking flowers and amasing leaves, it’s a good idea to ensure you’re offering the best growing conditions for your canna. [...]

Easy to grow: Californian Poppy

Californian Poppies are very easy to grow from seed. For great impact in your garden this summer, try Californian Poppy – Jelly Beans Mixed. [...]