Readings

How to create the garden of your dreams

by Lieven Gekiere

A garden is always a place where you should be able to sit back and relax, but not all gardens are decent enough to be able to do this. Some gardens are in desperate need of renovation or even just a little bit of extra work. If you would like to make your garden hospitable and ready for the summer there might be some things you’ll need to do. Especially if you’d like to make sure that your garden can receive guests. We’ll talk about some things you can do in or for your garden to upgrade it and hopefully create the garden of your dreams!

A perfect garden for a perfect summer

by Lieven Gekiere

Our beloved UK is a country where rain is the staple weather forecast for the entire year with in between some hail or a bit of sunshine. Even if that is the case it is good to be positive in life and see if the garden needs a touch up for (hopefully) a splendid summer. If you’re unsure what to do with your garden then this article is for you. In this article you will find tips on how to perfect your garden with some simple things to make it a perfect garden for a perfect summer! Read along for the information.  

Skimmia japonica

by Colour Your Life

Successful garden centres become Christmas shops now. Isn’t it amazing how much seasonal retailing has come on in the last decade. Now sophisticated Christmas experiences are on offer, frequently with artificial snow and real reindeer! One of the finest winter berrying plants at this moment is the Skimmia japonica reevesiana. This is a compact, dwarf, evergreen shrub and the crimson red fruits stay on the plant throughout winter and are especially seasonal in December.

Colour your life in December

by Colour Your Life

A wonderful month with Christmas to look forward to and decorating inside and out to enjoy. Use lots of berries and foliage for a really festive feel – plus don’t forget outside too.

Erica

Erica in society
by Colour Your Life

When I think of the word ‘Erica’ a few things come to mind – who could forget Erica Roe, the Twickenham streaker, Lou Bega’s Mambo No5 with ‘a little bit of Erica by his side’ and finally the under-sung Erica plant with its fabulous winter flowers (known popularly as heath or heather).