A bulb lasagne is simply layers of flower bulbs between layers of compost. The reason for doing this is to greatly increase the season of interest. For example, you could plant tulips on their own. This, though undoubtedly beautiful, would only provide weeks of colour. By planting layers of bulbs that come into flower[…]
Planting a Spring Bulb Lasagne
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Bulbs, Container gardening, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening Sep 04, 2019
Special Offers – Autumn Garden Guide by Robert Dyas
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Garden birds, General Gardening, Special offers, Winter Oct 11, 2018
Autumn is upon us and it’s time to prepare your garden for this season and next. As the temperature drops and the light fades, your outdoor space and the wildlife that inhabit it, need some extra TLC. Whilst the lawnmower can be stored away until the Spring, other items can emerge from their summer holiday.[…]
Seeds to sow in October
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Fruit and veg gardening, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Seeds, Seeds to sow Oct 04, 2018
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Plantaholics choice – perfect pansies winter/spring 2018/19
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Container gardening, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Spring, Winter Sep 20, 2018
Pansies are a key ingredient of our autumn, winter and spring garden displays, whether it be in containers or borders. Their bright, happy blooms add colour at a time when few other plants are in flower. Below are a handful of varieties that I would recommend from the online catalogues for this season. Pansy[…]
Seeds to sow in September
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Fruit and veg gardening, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Seeds, Seeds to sow Aug 28, 2018
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Colchicums – Autumn Crocus
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Bulbs, Ornamental gardening Jul 25, 2018
There are not many plants which are ideally planted in July or August, but Colchicums are one of them. Sometimes called Autumn Crocus or Naked Lady, they provide an attractive display in autumn in borders, rough grass or containers, and continue to bloom between September and November for many years to come. They are[…]
Shop in spring, think summer too
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Garden design, Gardening for beginners, General Gardening, Guest post, Ornamental gardening, Spring, Summer Mar 15, 2018
It is spring and the online catalogues are full of enticing plants; the fresh colours of spring are irresistible. Virtual baskets are loaded full with plants and expectations. Although it may seem strange, this is the ideal time to cast your thoughts forward to high and late summer, even autumn. Continuity of colour in the[…]
How to make leaf mould
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Composting, Gardening for beginners, General Gardening Oct 26, 2017
Leaf mould is a humus rich invaluable compost that is a gardener’s dream. Made from decaying fallen leaves, it forms a dark brown crumbly compost that can be used as a mulch, soil conditioner, or mixed with other ingredients to make seed and potting compost. It is best made in the autumn when the leaves have[…]
Plants that flower in October and November
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, General Gardening, Guest post, Ornamental gardening Oct 09, 2017
Flowers that appear to ‘cheat’ the approach of winter by blooming late in the year always seem special. As one goes ever deeper into autumn the garden can deliver berries and the often glorious colours that precede leaf fall, but only a few flowers. Those plants that flower in October, and continue well into November[…]
The bulbs are coming-ideas for spring colour
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Bulbs, Container gardening, General Gardening, Guest post, Ornamental gardening Sep 05, 2017
This is the time of year when colourful packets of spring bulbs appear on the shelves. The pictures of all those perfect flowers are alluring and the idea of them appearing in your garden can be irresistible. Think about your garden and how you can add to its spring appeal by procuring the right[…]