I moved one of mine into a sunnier location a couple of months ago and it has gone mad! I like the contrast with the fresh green leaves. It's good...
After the rain.Hosta Essence of Sunset.[ATTACH]Dianthus Carthusianorum.[ATTACH]Hosta Sum and Substance.[ATTACH]Geranium Ann Folkard....
I think that rules out coleus then @CanadianLori, the stems won’t change shape (not naturally).
I’m trying to decide if I have room for one too :).
If the stems are square it could be coleus.
Magnolias are lovely but most flower for quite a short period in spring and also loose their leaves in winter, although there are some evergreen...
I have a low hedge of Euonymus Green Spire. The leaves are slightly larger than box and a shiny bright green, nicer than my box hedge and no...
With floribunda roses, is there any merit in reducing the number of buds in a flower cluster before they flower? Would it give better blooms from...
I remove the flowers as soon as they start to fade. Most of my few roses only last about three days. I’d rather deadhead quickly to encourage more...
I’ll send you some of my rain @ViewAhead , the novelty has worn off :biggrin:.
I would also limit the hedge to the wall area and maybe create a mixed border of flowering shrubs, perennials and bulbs in the adjoining area to...
They were admiring your wall @Perki :biggrin:. Looks great.
The most popular flowers for bees in my garden are currently Nepetas and Heucheras, seen here with rose Catherine and Imperata rubra adding to the...
I used plants in 2 litre pots which were about 3 feet tall and planted them 1 foot apart. You could buy larger potted plants if you’re impatient...
This is one of my Griselinia hedges @Bramble400. I have this one alongside a patio, the roots are quite fibrous and not destructive so shouldn't...
Certainly @Bramble400, either homemade pizza or chocolate cake would tempt me :biggrin:.
Looking at your photos again @Bramble400, I think I would concentrate on the lower right hand corner of your garden, above the wall and behind the...
You could use a selection of shrubs with potentially tree like proportions like those already mentioned, plus small trees such as Crab Apple,...
Trailing Lobelia.[ATTACH]
Griselinia would work well there @Bramble400. It's evergreen, fast growing and easy to manage. I have two hedges of it, one alongside a paved area...
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