Iris Germanica mixed border garden

From the majestic Iris germanica to the delicate Iris ensata, the diversity of irises never fails to inspire awe and admiration. Whether gracing a garden border, pondside, or floral bouquet, irises captivate us with their beauty and grace. Known for their striking blooms and elegant structure, irises are cherished by gardeners, flower enthusiasts, and florists. For those who share their

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in Borders, Container Gardening, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow, Fragrant, Hardy, Perennials, Pollinator Friendly, Spring, Summer

A garden is a pleasurable mixture of colours, scents, textures, and sounds that together create an environment for relaxation and introspection. From the rustling whispers of ornamental grasses to the soothing mix of fragrant blooms, a sensory garden is a sanctuary for relaxation and stress relief. In our bustling urban landscapes, finding solace in nature can feel like a distant

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in Borders, Easy to Grow, Fragrant, Garden Tips, Hardy, Peony, Perennials, Pollinator Friendly, Roses, Spring, Summer, Weeks Roses

Gardens come in all shapes and sizes, from small to large and everything in between. Not all gardeners are blessed with the luxury of an ample plot of land to plant whatever their heart desires. For some, planting wide, spreading, and tall varieties is not in the cards. Thankfully, whatever the size of the garden, there are gorgeous bulbs, perennials

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in Borders, Container Gardening, Dahlia, Easy to Grow, Garden Tips, Hosta, Lily, Perennials, Roses

Classic Blue is the Pantone 2020 Colour of the Year. Everything from fashion, home, design and yes, gardening is influenced by Classic Blue this year. This blue is said to be representative of the sky at dusk. A sky that anticipates the day ahead, and all the wonders that may happen. Will you see new blooms and growth in your

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in Borders, Container Gardening, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow, Fragrant, Garden Tips, Gladiolus, Perennials, Pollinator Friendly

Grow Beautiful Peonies! Luscious soft and airy blooms with sublime fragrance, peonies are popular with just about everyone.  A gardener’s dream plant, they’ve been in cultivation for over 200 years and are exceptionally long-lived.  It’s not uncommon to hear of a peony plant celebrating 100 years or more in a garden landscape.  They are vigorous, resilient, and best of all, so

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in Borders, Container Gardening, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow, Fragrant, Garden Tips, Hardy, Peony, Perennials, Pollinator Friendly, Spring, Summer

‘Living Coral’ is the Colour of the Year from Pantone for 2019. Fashion and home furnishings are sure to be influenced by this energizing shade and a wonderful place to incorporate this gorgeous colour is in your garden. Vibrant yet mellow with golden undertones, ‘Living Coral’ is a shade that often appears in our natural world.  We see it in summer sunsets,

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in Borders, Container Gardening, Dahlia, Easy to Grow, Hardy, Hemerocallis, Lily, Peony, Perennials, Pollinator Friendly, Summer

Bring spring to your smaller or even tiny fairy garden scapes. These little dynamos produce a treasure trove of flowers. They are ideal for containers, rock gardens, edging for borders, or thriving under trees and shrubs. They’ll stand out in your garden with thrilling details and complement other larger spring-blooming beauties like tulips and alliums. Narcissus Canaliculatis Narcissus canaliculitis is a miniature

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in Borders, Container Gardening, Daffodil, Deer Resistant, Hardy, Spring, Tulips