Over the next few weeks we should start to see rhododendrons come into flower, providing a riot of colour for the next month or so.
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Evergreen garden heroes that cover
With winter over, we really start to appreciate evergreen ground covering plants. They have a start on the other things, so that soon they have flowers and the spring really gets going, explains Pat Edwards.
Spring gives way to budding stars
We often forget that some of the new shoots that appear at this time of year are just as beautiful as the flowers that eventually replace them, says Pat Edwards.
Colours spring into action at last
The garden is, very gradually, filing with flowers. Although the weather is still not terribly good, when I look around there are quite a lot blooming already, writes Pat Edwards.
Quite contrary how bluebells grow
Many plants are now recognised as being endangered in the wild. This means that they are not known to be growing anywhere where they were discovered as wild plants, writes Pat Edwards.
Birds have flown as sightings fall
Garden birds are falling in the Black Country and Staffordshire, the victim of an appalling summer, according to RSPB figures released today.
Endurance of the evergreens
At this time of year we really value the evergreens, especially until the deciduous plants really start to produce their leaves, writes Pat Edwards.
Protect your flowers from frost
When buying new plants, it is essential to know how hardy they are, and with all the talk about “climate change”, this is a difficult subject, explains Pat Edwards.
Trees baring all in winter
All the leaves have fallen now, and we should have cleared them from the lawns and paths. This is important, as if they are left on the lawns they cause the grass to become yellow, says Pat Edwards.
Get happy with shrubs!
The start of a new year is the time for resolutions, and the garden is the perfect place to begin as it’s clear of leaves so you can see the trees and shrubs properly, writes Pat Edwards.
