Buying Garden Plants
How to choose plants that will thrive
Right plant, right place
When choosing plants for your garden, you should consider prevailing site conditions. You will never get sun-loving plants to thrive in the shade, whatever you try! Other factors include soil type and exposure to wind and rain. A good nursery or garden designer will be able to advise you on appropriate plants for your garden. Read more »
Posted 12/8/2008
Soil Type
How to analyse your soil
Knowing your soil type - whether it is acidic, neutral or alkaline - will help you choose the right plants for your garden and maintain them in good health. It is also important to think about the structure of the soil. Is is sticky clay? fine sand, chalky, or something in between... Read more »
Posted 24/9/2008
When to plant
Plants for your garden
The best time of year to plant your garden is in the autumn. This is when there will be the best availability of perennial plants and tree specimens. Autumn is also a good time to plant because it should eliminate the need to irrigate or water your new planting. Spring is another good time to plant, and even small perennials planted in spring can easily mature in time for summer. Read more »
Posted 9/9/2008
Best plants to try...
Plants for your garden
There are so many wonderful plants to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. Check out our useful guide to planting that will give you ideas for even the toughest spots. We advise on the best plants for evening fragrance, best plants for autumn colour, best plants for dry shade, best plants for covering unsightly walls... and many, many more Read more »
Posted 1/10/2008
