Garden News - December 22, 2018

In this issue

Carol Klein on why planting in big waves creates impact.

Medwyn Williams is working hard for his Chelsea display.

Brighten winter windowsills with houseplants...

Titanic Struggle

World’s biggest bloomer could become extinct in the wild

1 min

Hamamelis

Witch hazels now come in a variety of warm and vibrant tones

1 min

'Himalayan Lily Made Me Work The Hardest'

I was three years old when I sowed seeds of nasturtiums, calendulas and peas. I’ve been gardening ever since.

1 min

Conifers Are Vital For Some Birdlife

But which ones are the real British natives?

1 min

Older Than Its Years!

A stylish garden now accompanies this picturesque thatched cottage in Devon, thanks to careful planting and design by its owner

2 mins

Planting In Big Waves!

The raised beds in the shed garden area had to be bound together as part of a cohesive whole

3 mins

Make Room For A Fruit Tree

‘Tis the season to plant a pear... and an apple, plum and cherry!

2 mins

Feeling All Festive

You can’t beat holly and ivy for decorations

1 min

Sow Onions For Exhibition

Or just enjoy large, tasty crops early next summer

1 min

Novel New Bed Is Taking Shape

It’s been a wonderfully colourful autumn here and, after a couple of bouts of heavy rain, the trees have begun shedding their foliage and leaf collecting has begun. They’re put into a large bag – kept after delivery of a ton of gravel – and left to make leaf mould.

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