Crocosmia

Adding an exotic touch to your garden, these arching trumpet-shaped flowers, borne on tall stems appear to float in your border from mid summer to late autumn. Easy to grow, provided some basic rules are followed. Originating from the grasslands of southern and eastern Africa, Crocosmias are grown worldwide with more than 400 cultivars available. Some however, like Crocosmia…… Continue reading Crocosmia

July jobs for the Garden

Mid Summer is here and your garden is in full bloom. All that hard work earlier in the year is paying off but there are still jobs to be done….here are a few suggestions. General gardening jobs Water containers and bedding if possible in the morning when plants are active (they are dormant at night) and with rainwater…… Continue reading July jobs for the Garden