Unfortunately, we have all felt the consequences of summers that are drier more often and for longer. Watering the garden becomes almost inevitable if we want to keep it looking good. Needless to say, all garden plants love a splash of water when it’s dry, but some plants can handle drought better than others. With[…]
Perennials that will withstand drought
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Perennials, Plants for problem places Aug 01, 2023
Plantaholic’s Choice – New Daffodils for 2023/24
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Cut flowers, Cutting/picking garden, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Plants for problem places, Spring Jun 20, 2023
Ensure you receive the cream of the crop and the best varieties, in the top sizes of bulbs to ensure good flowering, by ordering your bulbs now, in advance of others. It is my pleasure to be able to showcase to you the latest breeding in daffodils that you can be growing in your garden. […]
Ten Top Garden Plants That Tolerate Air Pollution
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Plants for problem places, Shrubs, Trees Nov 01, 2022
Not all of us live in idyllic and picturesque rural surroundings. Many people live in urban or industrial areas or next to a main road, and will have to tailor the plants in their garden according to their surroundings. This means choosing plants that are tough and will stand up to the pollution associated with[…]
Ten Top Garden Trees And Shrubs For Windy Areas
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Plants for problem places, Shrubs, Trees Oct 18, 2022
Maybe you have an exposed, windy garden where you struggle to get plants to survive. I have written a specific article for plants for coastal regions where wind is salty. You can view this article here. But even inland winds can be fiercely strong in areas where there is little surrounding protection. Below I have[…]
Product Profile – Ready-made Border Designs
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Garden design, Garden styles, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Plants for problem places, Product Profile Mar 22, 2022
Many people do not have the knowledge or confidence to be able to carry out planting design for their own borders. They may not know which plants grow well in the site available, for instance do they grow well in sun, shade, clay soils, seaside locations etc. They may not know when each of their[…]
Five Top Houseplants For a Shady Spot
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Houseplants, Ornamental gardening, Plants for problem places Dec 20, 2019
A room with houseplants can be an absolute joy, especially in winter when weather conditions are sometimes unsuitable for outdoor gardening. We all have a spot in the house that is well away from a window and light is scarce. Below I list five of my favourite plants for brightening up these dull conditions that[…]
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 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[…]
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[…]