Cornus or Dogwoods are very presentable in the spring and summer months. They have flowers around May and June and some have variegated leaves, but it is in the autumn and winter that these wonderful plants come in to their own. In autumn the foliage turns fiery colours and when the leaves fall to the[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Top Dogwoods
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Shrubs, Winter Dec 11, 2019
Plantaholic’s Choice – Zygopetalum ‘Trozy Blue’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Exotic Plants, Fragrant plants, Houseplants, Orchids, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice Dec 04, 2019
Zygopetalum Trozy Blue is a stunning, tender orchid which is more suited to the enthusiast rather than the amateur as it is not quite as easy to care for as the more readily available Phalaenopsis orchids, but definitely worth a try if you are a little more experienced. Originally Zygopetalums are native to Brazil, the[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Helleborus Niger Christmas Carol
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Perennials, Plantaholics choice, Winter Nov 27, 2019
Many of us will be familiar with Helleborus Niger, the Christmas Rose. It’s English name however is a bit of a myth as it is rarely in flower before late winter in our gardens. Helleborus Niger Christmas Carol however can be in flower from Christmas through to mid spring. This evergreen, hardy perennial will provide[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – BloomChampion Reblooming Evergreen Azaleas
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Shrubs Nov 20, 2019
Rhododendron BloomChampion are the latest breeding in evergreen Azaleas. They not only produce blooms at the normal time for an Azalea to flower in April-May, they also rebloom in July-September. This means they can provide a huge flowering period of up to five months, as well as having evergreen foliage for the remainder of the[…]
Five Top Houseplants For Bathrooms
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Houseplants, Ornamental gardening, Plants for problem places Nov 13, 2019
Houseplants can add a touch of luxury to your bathroom. Whether you prefer a single specimen plant, or like to escape your trials and tribulations in a steamy jungle, there is a wide range of plants for you to use. Many varieties will adore the moist atmosphere that a bathroom provides. Also the often frosted[…]
Ten Great Reasons To Use Mixed Native Hedging In Our Gardens
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Hedging, Ornamental gardening, Wildlife Gardening Nov 05, 2019
When we visit the nursery or garden centre, be it locally or online, there is such a bewildering array of plants that can be used as hedging, and sometimes the advice for which to choose for one reason or another is not available. Below I have listed some of the reasons you may wish to[…]
Ten Top Plants For Coastal Areas
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Plants for problem places Oct 29, 2019
If your garden is very close to the sea, the salt-laden winds can cause devastation to a garden. Therefore I would not recommend planting anything until at least one or two lines of defence have been provided. These can be walls or fences, but in my opinion it is better to use trees or shrubs[…]
Sarah Raven’s Christmas Flowers, Wreaths and Decorations Demonstrations 2019
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Gardening Courses Oct 23, 2019
Here at Gardenforpleasure.co.uk we are great fans of the renowned TV presenter and garden and food writer Sarah Raven, and advocates of her work. Here we want to bring you the opportunity to be able to attend her Christmas demonstrations to bring a touch of pizazz to your festive displays. Sarah says:- “Come and[…]
Ten Top Plants For Dry Shade
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Plants for problem places Oct 21, 2019
Many of our gardens have that difficult spot where seemingly nothing will grow. One of the most awkward spots can be dry shade. Perhaps you have an area under deciduous trees where there is shade and the tree roots take up most of the water. Perhaps you have an area next to a wall where[…]
Mini Fruit Trees – An Orchard On Your Patio
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fruit and veg gardening, Gardening for beginners Oct 09, 2019
It is a great treat for us gardeners and allotment holders to have fresh, healthy and delicious fruit at our finger tips, but increasingly the majority of us do not have an acre or two to turn over to an orchard! Most of us however do have room on our patios for growing dwarf trees[…]