The dark side of Hellebores

The dark side of Hellebores

by | Jan 19, 2019 | Uncategorised

There are many different species of hellebores and rightly so, because these beautiful plants flower throughout winter and into spring, just when we need a splash of colour and intrigue in our gardens. And intriguing they are. Helleborus niger, commonly known as the...
A split level suburban garden

A split level suburban garden

by | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorised

The garden A narrow strip of garden runs along the back of the house; it is 17 metres in length and just 5 metres in depth. North facing, it gets some sun at each end, dependent on the time of day. The garden is split level and the client is in a wheelchair. Raised...
Cut off their heads?

Cut off their heads?

by | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorised

It certainly feels like the summer borders have peaked too soon! Perennials that would usually still be sitting pretty have given us a fine display and gone to seed. But all is not lost, I believe there’s still time to get a second flush of flowers by cutting some of...
A beech for the birds

A beech for the birds

by | Mar 12, 2018 | Uncategorised

It’s raining outside, softly, gently and I’m entranced by our garden. Droplets of water have settled in a line beneath the pergola; shining like crazy diamonds they are defying gravity and refusing to fall. They are mesmerising in their stillness. The bare...