Here are a few ways to care for frost burnt plantsIf your plants do get hit by a frost, the foliage will turn a blackish purple colour, more succulent leaved plants will turn to mush. It is best to leave this damaged foliage on the...
There are some simple ways of protecting your plants from frost burnA frost will most likely occur when we have temperatures of about 2 degrees and below with clear, cloudless skies at night. A frost can be very damaging to your garden however you can...
Some tips and hints to better understanding frost and the affect it has on your garden.Those of us who live in a cooler climate will know the feeling of dread when you hear that the forecast will be bringing freezing temperatures. I know waking up...
Potted bulb display in the garden at Great DixterBulbs need to be planted now so that their beautiful blooms will give your garden beds a spectacular display in spring.Bulbs planted now will generally flower in late winter, spring and early summer. If you spend a...
Autumnal views over one of our garden management sites.It really has been a spectacular autumn this year. These shorter cooler autumn days have brought crisp cool mornings, blue sky days and amazing sunsets. The lovely rain last week was also greatly appreciated and needed despite...
I always suggest to clients start the season with a stroll through their outdoor space. Take your time to wander around the garden so you can really notice what is happening.Normally at this time of year the garden can look quite tired and a bit...
Most roses at this time of year have finished or are finishing off their summer season of blooms so now is the best time to do a prune so you can encourage more flowers in autumn. Roses normally need at least two designated prunes a year. The...
Hello and Garden Greetings to you from the Garden at The Berkshires. This is a garden that I have created around my parent’s house on their farm. Previously to being a garden it was a paddock. In the last eight years or so we have designed,...
