Author: Ben Foster
Enhancing your garden with Taxus baccata
Integrating Taxus baccata, commonly known as the English yew, into your garden can dramatically transform your outdoor space into a lush, evergreen haven. This versatile conifer is celebrated for its dense, dark foliage and its ability to thrive in a variety of climates and soils, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking year-round color…
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Sow nasturtium seeds
Sowing nasturtiums is very easy. You push the seeds into a part of the garden that you have first hoeed well. For example, you can choose a forgotten corner of the garden. The plant is not demanding in terms of soil, only soil that is too wet is not suitable for the young plants. The…
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Guide to pruning forsythia
Planting the forsythia The best time to plant this shrub is in the autumn, then the plant has time to root properly until winter. The forsythia is a strong shrub that only needs water in extreme heat and drought. Think of a period of 15-20 days. This shrub is a true lover of the sun…
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Columbine, the perfect but tough garden nomad
If you take a look in the English gardens in the spring, you will often encounter the Aquilegia vulgaris or Columbine. Our neighbors on the island across the Channel love this spring bloomer. Dar is not surprising because they are beautiful garden plants that can self-seed and keep popping up in different places. The Akelei…
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