While flowers abound all year round, spring is the season for riots of colourful blooms. It’s also a great time for getting many flowering plants and seeds in the ground. There are endless varieties of flowering plants for gardeners to choose from. Here are a few suggestions to get you thinking about your spring flower
Flowering bulbs are a gardener’s delight, offering stunning seasonal displays in beds, borders, pots and containers. Whether planted as a singular specimen, grouped en-masse or naturalised in woodland-style drifts, they look spectacular. While many people associate bulbs with spring-flowering varieties like daffodils, jonquils and tulips, there are a plethora of equally beautiful choices that flower
As we approach the end of winter, garden preparation for spring shoots to the top of the to-do list. Warmer weather heralds a rush of new growth, flowering and planting opportunities. Now is the time to clean out, condition, plan and prepare. Garden Spring cleaning Your spring garden spruce-up will be that much easier if
Spring is a time when gardens come alive with colours and fragrances, but it’s also a pivotal moment to think ahead. While many plants are in full bloom, this season offers an excellent window to plant new flowers, trees and herbs that will flourish in the months to come. By choosing the right plants to
With winter winding down, it’s time to think about getting your hands dirty in the veggie patch. Spring is prime time for germinating seeds for harvesting in summer and autumn. Seeds may take longer to grow and be a little more work than seedlings, but they’re the most economical and easily accessible ways to grow
With their striking, sculptural flowers, dahlias bring a touch of drama to the garden across summer and autumn. Given their popularity in floral arrangements, it’s no surprise that many dahlia enthusiasts seek to maximise blooms. A common question, then, is where to position dahlias in the garden for optimal flowering. Are dahlias full sun plants
You may know dahlias for their dazzling flowers, but did you know you can give them a boost with the help of other plants? If not, it’s time to get familiar with companion planting. Whether it’s a massed planting in a bed or a single potted dahlia, companion plant species can help keep your prized
With their spectacular show of trumpet-like flowers around Christmas, Hippeastrums are a summer star. When it comes to growing this perennial bulb, also known by the common name* amaryllis, problems tend to be minimal – it’s tough, tolerant and pest resistant. Like any other plant, though, Hippeastrums aren’t immune to disease, so it’s worth keeping
“What should I do with my Amaryllis after it blooms?” This is a question we hear quite frequently. Here, we’ll explain what to do with Amaryllis after blooming is over for the season by showing how this fits into the plant’s life cycle. About Hippeastrums (Amaryllis) While many gardeners know this plant as Amaryllis, we’ll
Cool-season flowers The cold season might see us spending more time indoors, but there’s still plenty to enjoy in the garden, especially with the wide range of winter-flowering plants available. In fact, some plants really come into their own at this time of year, when many other plants have stepped out of the spotlight. Adding
