Blog – tagged "containers" – Page 2

June 9, 2024

Grow Stunning Shrub Roses

The rose is the UKs most popular flower, and with good reason, it looks gorgeous, smells delicious and is happy in a great variety of conditions. What's more there are more sizes than any other shrub, from small miniatures to huge ramblers and in the middle are these beautiful shrub roses.

June 7, 2024

How Do I Plant Up A Hanging Basket With Summer Bedding Plants?

This blog takes you through the steps to producing a beautiful hanging basket packed with summer bedding. Watch the video or just follow the instructions. There is also a list of everything you need before you start.

May 19, 2024

Summer bedding plants for hanging baskets and containers

Summer bedding plants can be enjoyed by anyone however small their outdoor space or extensive their gardening knowledge. This blog takes you through some of the best value summer bedding plants.

May 18, 2024

How to pinch out bedding plants for more flowers

We all love a riot of colour from our summer bedding plants and pinching them out at the start of the season leads to bushier plants which in turn produces more flowers.

May 15, 2024

How to grow large flowered clematis

Large flowered clematis are one of the stars of the summer garden and incredibly versatile; add height to an herbaceous border by growing up an obelisk, obscure an ugly fence. Follow the tips in this blog to grow these flexible plants.

May 15, 2024

How do I plant a trough with summer bedding plants?

Most of us have a space outside for a window box, even if we have virtually no outside space. Follow these steps and you will end up with a gorgeous window trough packed with glorious summer colour.

May 14, 2024

How to look after summer bedding plants

Once you have planted up your summer hanging baskets and containers it makes sense to have the plants last as long as possible. Follow these tips and you will be able to make your containers look great up to autumn.

May 7, 2024

How To Have Fantastic Summer Hanging Baskets

Summer hanging baskets always look a riot of colour but they do need a little attention to keep them flowering until autumn. Keep watering, feeding and deadheading to keep them looking great.

May 7, 2024

How To Grow Scorching Senettis For A Hot Display Over Summer

Senettis are available in striking eye-popping colours and are ideal for providing a focal point in containers. Just keep dead-heading, feeding regularly and keeping watered for a stunning display over summer.

May 7, 2024

How To Make A Barrel Pond For Small Spaces And Patios

Increase the wildlife in your outdoor space easily by making a barrel pond. The video shows what you need to to attract a range of invertebrates into your garden.

May 7, 2024

How To Plant Up An Herb Container

There is nothing better than adding chopped fresh herbs to your cooking and growing your own is really easy. Just follow the steps in the video. Place the container near the kitchen door or the BBQ where you can just snip a few sprigs as you need them.