This might seem a strange image to post next to a blog about clay soil. Find out why….. Continue reading
Buxus sempervirens – Clipping your box topiary
I love the crisp sharp lines of box topiary contrasted with the slightly uncontrolled flowing shapes of soft summer flowers ! The effect is often stunning and worth getting right.
So here are a few tips…….
The Peony – Queen of June flowers
Few herbaceous flowers can rival the dramatic showy blooms of this summer flowering herbaceous perennial. In all shades of pink to carmine red and white, the peony puts on its display for about three to four weeks, depending on variety and weather. Continue reading