Herbaceous flowers are coming into their own now with lots of colour, and the borders should be great from now until the autumn frosts.
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Flowering shrubs a sight to behold
When I wandered round the garden today, to see what pictures I could take, I was amazed at the number of shrubs that were looking good, writes Pat Edwards.
Pair go to great lengths for garden
A typical Victorian garden – long, narrow and boring – has been transformed into a Garden of Eden by two plant enthusiasts who invited the public in to see the fruits of their labour.
Calling all gardeners!
A gardening show boss has invited the area’s exhibition growers to make the Sandwell Horticultural Show a “best in the Black Country” championship event after the shock cancellation of a top Wolverhampton competition.
New garden’s a step back in time
Trees soon to be ripe with cherries and apricots line one side of a very special kitchen garden which will open to the public for the first time this weekend.
Fake guns seized from market trader
More than 20 imitation guns were seized by plain-clothed police officers after being found for sale at a popular Black Country weekend market.
Garden gate to shut after 37 years
They have been opening up their glorious garden for decades, but this year marks the last hurrah for Chris and Donna Dumbell.
A late flourish adds spring colour
There is so much colour in the garden at the moment. All the spring flowers are out and the good weather last week ensured everything blossomed together.
Rhodies make for spring brilliance
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.
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.
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