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The heavy, sweet scent of spring is completely gone, and your garden paths are likely covered in a papery brown carpet of spent petals. And – let’s be honest – when June arrives and the weather finally starts to warm up, the last thing many of us gardeners want to do is drag out the loppers and start pruning shrubs.
So we put it off.
We look at those large...
Your borders gave you a glorious first flush in May, didn’t they? And now, in June, half of them are flopping open, going leggy, browning at the tips and setting seed already? Before you sigh and decide the show is over for the year, wait! There are many perennials that don’t just tolerate a good chop right now – they absolutely love it, and they will reward you with a second...
Irises after flowering can look a bit… tired. One week, they are exploding with those extraordinary ruffled blooms in shades of violet, lavender, buttery cream, sangria purple or fiery copper; the next, you are staring at floppy stalks and leaves that suddenly seem far less glamorous! And if you are new to growing irises, you may think something has gone wrong… “Should I cut ...
Every May I catch myself looking around the garden thinking, this is the moment I should be taking cuttings—and most years, I’m a little late to my own advice. Because right now, everything is in that perfect in-between stage: not too soft and floppy, not tough and woody either. Just right. The kind of growth that roots quickly, settles in fast, and actually turns in...
Why are peonies so charming? Is it because of their large traditional blossoms that take you back to an idyllic past? Or because they are great for bouquets? Their lush and large foliage? Their delicate colors in shades of white, pink, coral or burgundy? Whichever the reason, if you want a really abundant floral display this year, they need some tender loving care as soon as ...