Many of us have grown the tuberous Begonias in our garden and they are lovely plants to grow, but have you ever visited one of the flower shows such as RHS Chelsea and wondered why the exhibition quality blooms they grow there are so amazing and so huge. That is because of the wonderful varieties[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Begonia ‘Majestic Series’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Summer Mar 24, 2020
Colour Themed Collections For Your Hanging Baskets And Containers 2020
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Colourful combinations, Container gardening, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Summer Mar 17, 2020
It is possible to design your basket and container displays by grabbing a basket full of plants you like the look of at the garden centre and shoving them in your chosen container, but don’t expect to achieve stunning results! It is often far more successful to purchase a collection of plants that have[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Dahlia ‘Tropical Breeze’ (Dahlinova Hypnotica Series)
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Summer Mar 10, 2020
Dahlias are so popular in our summer gardens. This wonderful new variety really caught my eye as soon as I saw it. Dahlia Tropical Breeze is not one of the tall varieties that need staking, but rather a bedding variety that is ideal for our containers and front of border. Rather than having to wait[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Begonia Funky Series
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Summer, Young plants Feb 05, 2019
The alluring flowers of this delightful new breeding caught my eye the moment I saw them. The flower shape is completely unique in Begonias. Ideal for patio containers, window boxes and hanging baskets, the cascading stems will cover the edges of baskets and containers providing a glamorous summer long display. For years the growers have[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Busy Lizzie ‘Wild Romance’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Annuals, Container gardening, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Summer, Young plants Jan 29, 2019
As soon as I saw this plant in the catalogue I fell in love with it. Busy Lizzie ‘Wild Romance’ is in my opinion the best double flowered Busy Lizzie on the market. But what is different about it? We have had double flowered Busy Lizzies available for many years. Well this one is[…]
How to grow Gladioli
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Cut flowers, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Summer Jan 24, 2019
Gladioli are great for giving height and structure to your flower borders and make an outstanding cut flower. They are also an easy plant to grow. They needn’t be gaudy and garish if the correct varieties are chosen and the correct colour palette is put together. The corms are best planted March to May in[…]
Plant Profile – Polianthes Tuberosa (Tuberose)
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Fragrant plants, Ornamental gardening, Plant Profiles, Summer Jan 08, 2019
Polianthes Tuberosa (Tuberose) is a half hardy, deciduous, tuberous perennial native to Mexico. It’s main attraction is it’s glorious scent. The essence of the flowers is used to produce some of the world’s finest perfumes. It is reputed to be the most scented bulb of all. The delicious scent is strongest in the evenings. Erect[…]
Gardening news – More Awards for T&M’s Sunflower SunBelievable™ ‘Brown Eyed Girl’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Gardening news, Ornamental gardening, Summer Oct 09, 2018
Following its success at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May, Thompson & Morgan’s in-house-bred sunflower, SunBelievable™ ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ has won even more awards and accolades. Proving hugely popular in the US, the new sunflower was awarded the Retailers’ Choice Award at the FARWEST Show in Portland, Oregon, as well as the 2018 American[…]
Watering plants in dry spells
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fruit and veg gardening, Gardening for beginners, Guest post, Ornamental gardening, Summer Aug 07, 2018
Watering plants manually during dry spells is time-consuming as they should be “deep-watered” so the water penetrates to the roots, but is essential to keep them alive and well. Wafting water over the foliage of a plant may make you feel virtuous, but does nothing for the plants! Plants that have been in the garden[…]
Gardening news – Take the Party Outside this Summer with Robert Dyas
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure BBQs, Gardening news, General Gardening, Outdoor living, Summer Jun 12, 2018
‘Summertime and the living is easy’ and stylish, and luxurious.So now that the weather has thankfully taken a turn for the sunnier, it’s time to take all that entertaining and partying (and even just plain old relaxing) that we do so well outside. The rise in open-air entertaining has been one of the key UK[…]