You may have seen Cannas used as central dot plants in council bedding planting. However they are invaluable in the garden for their lush architectural foliage and bright, gladioli-like blooms. Their height and their dramatic, large, banana shaped leaves make them perfect for an exotic, jungle style garden. The Tropicanna series is particularly stunning, with[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Canna Tropicanna Series
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Exotic Plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Summer Jun 22, 2021
Plantaholic’s Choice – Rose Incredible Series
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fragrant plants, Fruit and veg gardening, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Roses Jun 15, 2021
Most roses are grown for their stunning blooms, and believe me these Incredible Roses possess beauty in spades full. However there is a lot more to this series of roses than meets the eye, it is what meets the taste buds that is of additional interest here. On top of their beauty, each variety in[…]
Product Profile – Lay-Z-Spa Inflatable Hot Tubs
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Hot tubs and spas Jun 08, 2021
What could be more relaxing and provide more pleasure in the garden than a hot tub? Whether it be for family fun, soothing me time or garden parties, the luxury of a garden hot tub can add the perfect space in which to wind down after the stresses and strains of modern life. But why[…]
When And At What Length Should I Mow My Lawn?
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Gardening for beginners, Lawns Jun 01, 2021
When? As a general rule of thumb lawns should be mowed beginning in March and ending in October. This can vary slightly depending on weather conditions. Mild weather in early winter may mean you need to lightly trim your grass a little later. How Often? As a rough guide lawns should be cut twice a[…]
Product Profile – Garden Bars
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Garden buildings, Garden design, Product Profile May 25, 2021
With what seems to be the gradual demise of the public house, do we really want the only place we can be with our friends and loved ones to be social media? The garden, particularly in the summer months, would seem a great place for those all important social gatherings. There is already a huge[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Dahlia Maggiore Collection
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Cut flowers, Ornamental gardening, Summer May 19, 2021
The Dahlia Maggiore collection will provide a stunning, summer-long display in our gardens with their exotic looking blooms. Below are some of the reasons I think they should be grown by us all:- With a height of 60cm (2’) and a spread of 30cm (12″), these magnificent plants are suited both to our borders and[…]
How To Grow Kalettes®
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fruit and veg gardening, Seeds May 11, 2021
Breeders have spent fifteen years crossing Kale with Brussels Sprouts to produce Brassica Petit Posy™, better known as Kalettes®. They make the perfect vegetable for those who are not a fan of sprouts, as the rosettes of frilly edged buttons have a flavour of spring greens. They also possess a similar nutritional value for our[…]
Product Profile – Natural Grower Organic Fertiliser
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fertilisers and Feeds, Fruit and veg gardening, Houseplants, Ornamental gardening, Product Profile May 04, 2021
I am proud to be able to introduce to you an award winning product which I will definitely be using in my garden this year. Natural Grower is an organic, plant based, vegan fertiliser which will help us all to garden in a fashion that is environmentally friendly, a subject close to many of our[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Clematis ‘New Love’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fragrant plants, Ornamental gardening, Perennials, Plantaholics choice, Summer Apr 27, 2021
Normally when we think about Clematis we imagine a climbing plant. Clematis New Love however is a herbaceous Clematis with a bush habit. This makes a delightful addition to the herbaceous border or cottage style garden. Below I list some of it’s features and benefits:- Stunning Indigo blooms of a most unusual shape with reflexed[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Sunflor Beetle’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Cut flowers, Fragrant plants, Ornamental gardening, Perennials, Plantaholics choice, Summer Apr 20, 2021
As soon as I saw this magnificent plant I was blown away by the colour of the opulent blooms and knew I had to write about it. Below are some of the features and benefits of this delightful, easy to grow border Carnation:- Stunning plum purple, double blooms with a depth of colour I have[…]