Why have my dahlias stopped flowering?
By midsummer, dahlias should be starting to pump out the blooms, but I'm often asked why these normally reliable plants have stopped flowering in some people's gardens. It can .....
What is the best scented flower for winter?
It's official, I have a passion for daphnes and in my opinion these are the best plants for scented flower in late winter. Don't get me wrong, they're not .....
Snowdrops – essentials for the winter garden
I love this time of year. Dark, cold days, punctuated by bursts of feeble winter sunshine, when the gems and jewels that appear in the garden are all the .....
Snake’s head fritillaries – great for bees
These classy bulbs deserve a place in everyone's garden, whether naturalised in grass, planted in a border or grown in a large container - and they're great for bees .....
Camellias – best types to grow
When it comes to making a decision about which are the best camellias to grow, I realise that I might be talking to those of you who love these .....
Choosing what to grow for summer
Beside my chair in the living room, at the moment, are piles of seed and plant catalogues, along with my iPad, ready for me to browse with the dog .....