Planting sweet pea plugs is easy, all you need is some nice rich soil, a sunny spot, something for them to grow up. Plant them a centimetre or two deep, so that the soil just covers the base of the stem, which will set root and give you a stronger, more stable plant. You will… Continue reading How to Plant Sweet Pea Plugs
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Herbaceous Perennial Planting Seasons
Autumn and Spring are both ideal for planting perennial plants, allowing for strong root development and healthy growth. Dates will be earlier in the South West, later in cold Northern & Scottish regions. Early Autumn (September-October) Spring to early Summer, (late April-June) Midsummer (July-August) Winter (November-March) Most perennials we grow are fully hardy and live outdoors year… Continue reading Herbaceous Perennial Planting Seasons
Perennial Plants: Flower Borders & Bedding
A perennial plant lives for three plus years. Trees and shrubs are woody perennials. But in everyday garden use, perennial refers to herbaceous (non-woody) perennial plants. These produce new, non-woody growth from ground level every Spring and die back in Winter; in some cases, attractive dead stalks are kept for late season interest. Evergreen herbaceous perennials… Continue reading Perennial Plants: Flower Borders & Bedding
Dividing Herbaceous Perennials
Digging up and dividing most summer-flowering herbaceous perennial plants is an excellent way to perk them up when they’re looking tired, giving you free plants in the bargain. Some perennials are either not suitable for division, or else seed so readily that there is no point, so research each plant first. You will need a fork, spade,… Continue reading Dividing Herbaceous Perennials
Sweet Pea Cultivation Guide
Sweet peas, Lathyrus odoratus, are one of the most popular annuals thanks to their strong scent and how easy they are to grow. Unlike most bedding plants, they are climbers and so need support to grow on. They are a staple of beds of flowers for cutting, and informal cottage garden designs. Growing Sweet Peas… Continue reading Sweet Pea Cultivation Guide
Sowing Seeds Indoors in Late Winter / Early Spring
Sowing seeds indoors before Spring starts – done right – is a cheap way to have top quality plants ready to go as early as possible. New gardeners will learn so much about plants and soil from it, and experienced gardeners who like to experiment value the opportunity to test the limits of their favourite… Continue reading Sowing Seeds Indoors in Late Winter / Early Spring